Owen " George" Champion, 80, of Granite City, IL died on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on December 1, 1945 in Middlesex, MA to George EA. Champion and Gladys (nee:  Mac) Champion.

George enjoyed collecting stamps and was an avid coin collector.

George is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Wolff of Granite City and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife, Vicky Champion and 3 sisters:  Joan Champion, Sr. Marie Owen Champion and Clare Champion.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com