Nona Stamp George, 83, a resident of Centennial, Colorado since December 2023, formerly of Chicago and River Forest, died on Aug. 11, 2026, after a long illness. Born on April 17, 1943, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Lucille and Clarence Stamp, she attended Rosary College in River Forest, and after graduation in the mid-1960s, joined the first wave of Peace Corp volunteers, serving two years in the Philippines.
On Nov. 30, 1968, she married Albert S. George Jr., who preceded her in death in 2017. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Gene and Neil Stamp.
Teaching became her profession for most of her life. She impacted the lives of many people, having taught early elementary grades at Melody School in Chicago into the 1980s, and after a few years’ hiatus, taught Pre-K and Kindergarten at Chicago City Day School, retiring in 2018.
Her service in the Philippines also established her love of travel thereafter, particularly with family and friends. Over the years, she went to Bermuda, France, England, Scotland, Scandinavia, Turkey, and Peru.
Nona formed caring friendships that were often lifelong. She particularly liked visits to the lions at the Lincoln Park Zoo. After her move to Colorado, she enjoyed the National Western Stock Show and day trips to see wildlife in their Rocky Mountain habitat. She enjoyed reading, movies, music, and theater.
Nona was the aunt of Christopher [Julie], Aiden, and Madeline Stamp, Amanda Stamp Yadav (Mahesh Yadav) and Neil Yadav, and Marjorie Patricia George; and the sister-in-law of Thomas and Beverly George.
There will be a private Celebration of Life luncheon for her family and friends on Oct. 30 in Oak Park.