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Tiffany Childress-Trumbulovic Obituary

Childress-Trumbulovic, Tiffany M. 39, of Chicago, February 5, 2011. Beloved wife of George. Dearest mother of Brandon and Destiny. Loving daughter of Bradford and Doris. Caring sister to April (John). Fond aunt of Natalie. Dear stepdaughter of Wayne. Loving daughter in-law to Dragan. Funeral Service Wednesday February 9. 2011 7 p.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave. Visitation Wednesday from 3 p.m. until time of service. Info 773-545-3800 or www.muzykafuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 8, 2011.
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I honestly can't believe you have been gone so long you are very missed and loved so much. When I see stained glass always makes me think of you.

Laura Szczepanski

Friend

February 14, 2023

I miss you, Tiff. I still talk to you and ask for your input on life stuff. I consider you to be one of the angels in my circle. I will never forget our instant friendship that should´ve lasted on earth foe many more years. I loved it when you met Kevin Martin of Candlebox. So nervous & you burst into tears talking to him about "far behind". That song will always make me think of you, along with "wish you were here" & i do wish you were here.

Peggy Bostic

Friend

February 2, 2023

I hope you and April have had a joyful reunion. Miss you.

Mike Barnes

Family

February 2, 2023

You are so very missed! Everytime I see stained glass reminds me of you. Hope you are resting in peace

Laura Szczepanski

February 2, 2022

Can't believe it's been 10 years already. I think about you often and miss you dearly. You had a wonderful soul xoxo

Vicki Cox

Friend

February 2, 2021

Tiff, Please continue to watch over us, and please try not to laugh to hard at our foibles. Oh, and Happy Birthday!.- Mike

September 4, 2011

Happy birthday Tiffany. I love you and miss you so much. In time i will see you again.

nicole maniglia

September 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Tiff !

Nancy

September 3, 2011

Happy Birthday sis I miss you dearly

April Childress

September 3, 2011

MY SISTER

Tiffany our hearts are broken forever,

People tell us that in time the pieces will eventually come back together,

If this is true, though hard to believe now, there will always be a space,

The piece to which has your name on its place.

Tears have been falling now for so long,

When we think of your beautiful face it all seems so wrong

You had so much to look forward to and so much left to do

But God needed somebody in heaven who is as special as you.

Nothing is the same now and we doubt it ever will be

You have been released from pain and suffering, you have been set free.

Your story has touched people, all ages, near and afar

On the night you were taken from us, in the sky was a lone twinkling star.

Was that you to tell us that you had reached home now?

And from life as we knew it, it was time for you to take your final bow.

We miss your voice, your infectious laugh

Fashion you loved and now you have new accessories a pair of Angel’s wings.

The world has lost a wonderful girl, a true and amazing friend.

But maybe her goodness was needed to help and from heaven she needed to send.

Tiffany you are always around us, engulfing us with your love

Giving us strength, keeping us close and watching over us from above.

April Childress

February 13, 2011

Mrs. Trumbulovic was a great mother! She was always at the school helping out and concerned about her children. I pray that they are able to move on after this tragedy. The Portage Park School community will miss her very much!

Dr. Hopkins

February 11, 2011

Up in heaven there's an angel
A special forget-me-not
She's the beloved angel
Who's forever in out thoughts...

Rest in Peace Tiffany. You will be missed..

Melissa Strain

February 10, 2011

God has called you home for a reason, Our prayers are with your family,
May it be Gods will to Bless those left behind,
Love you Always

Peter Lindquist

February 10, 2011

Our condolences to the Childress and Trumbulovic families. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Sean and Gail Conneely

February 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

richard jezierski

February 10, 2011

Well Tiff,hon, there's a reason you were taken from us, God must've heard about the homemade tiramisu you made and he wanted some, but seriously i love and miss you bosslady, you made me grow as a husband and a dad and for that i thank you,our babies miss you so much i have desi next to me right now sleeping. Tiffany, you were my anchor and now your gone what do i do without you baby? Miss you so much, your loving husband,

george

February 10, 2011

Dear Tiff.....
I cannot believe u are gone.We were out just a few weeks ago talking about our lives . We had never talked like that,sometimes i think there is a reason for things...We didnt realize how good we had it and u kept saying to me,Laur we are so much alike...then u made me come sit in ur new car with u ...and we laughed and l.aughed .I will never forget that time with u..or all the others...I will miss u so much,u texten me lets go out!!!....I love u girl...say hi to my brother for me...U and Craig are gonna have a field day,i wouldnt doubt it if u two hung out up there!!...I love u girl...my thoughts and prayers to your family, children and George,George who loved u so much!!...God Speed Girler....Love u ,Laura

Laura Antol

February 10, 2011

My sincere condolences to all the family for your loss.

Christy Elamma

February 9, 2011

Rest in peace

Donna Bodell

February 9, 2011

So glad to have known you. So sad that your gone. My prayer is for all who knew and miss you, peace as they carry on. RIP Tiff

Eric Herb

February 9, 2011

Dear Tiffy,Their comes a time in a persons life you know that God is blessing you,for me that was oct. 5 1995.the day i met you,i new instantly we would be friends,i felt like i new you forever,from that moment we were Best friends.turns out you were more than that.You were a SISTER,A WONDERFUL MOTHER,A GREAT AUNT TO MY DAUGHTER,AND A TRUE GIFT FROM GOD!YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART,MY SOUL,MY THOUGHTS,MY MEMORIES&PRAYERS.MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY &ALL THE OTHER BLESSED PEOPLE WHO KNEW YOU.BESTYS 4EVER!!!LUV U ALWAYS.NAYNAY.

RENEE RENAUD

February 9, 2011

gone too soon. rest in peace.

February 9, 2011

Dear Tiffy,Their comes a time in a persons life that you know when God Is blessing you,that day for me was the day i met you.i instantly new we would be friends forever,but you were more than a friend,you were a BEST FRIEND,A SISTER,A WONDERFUL MOTHER,A GREAT AUNT TO MY DAUGHTER,AND A TRUE GIFT FROM GOD.YOU Will FOREVER be in my HEART,SOUL,THOUGHTS&PRAYERS.My heart goes out to your family &all the other blessed people that new you.R.I.P.Bestys 4ever,love NAYNAY.

Renee Renaud

February 9, 2011

Tiffany, I have not known you long, but you have touched my heart forever. To your family and friends may you find comfort in memories and strength in each others love throughout this difficult time.

Laura Walczak

February 9, 2011

well my friend ur time on earth was cut way to short for the one's that were left here but god must have really needed u and i can understand that ur to great for this world and i will miss u dearly.i first met tiffany i was almost 15 we were the same age i was born dec.71 she was born feb.71 that was cool to us.i was living with her sis april across the street from there parent's i was baby sitting for nat and my sis tina's baby amber & tiff used to come over almost everyday after school & play with nat hold amber she really loved nat i could tell i remember thinking wow she's really pretty and she really was inside and out. she took me to party's around the city i was not a city grl like she was cause she really new her way around the city & she did'nt let anyone mess with me she looked out for & for that i'm forever thankful to her.we were in & out of eachother's life over the year's getting married having baby's but we seem to alway's get back intouch & when we did it was like we never lost touch that's just how she made me feel thats the kind of person she was & she showed me picture's of her baby's any time i seen her if i talked to her by phone she talked about her kid's & how much she loved them .R.I.P. MY FRIEND I WILL ALWAY'S BE THANKFUL JUST KNOWING YOU & MAY GOD BLESS U & UR FAMILY.WITH LOVE ALWAY'S GINGER HARRIS BLAIR.

ginger harris blair

February 9, 2011

I will miss you but never forget you. I remember going and eating at the Ferris Wheel on State street when you worked there. I remember the times we shared with all our friends and the great laughs we had. Most of all I remember that you were always nice to me and wanted to help whenever you could. I remember not seeing you for the longest time, 15 years, then being reunited with you at Ronnies party and having a great time. RIP Tiff, may your family find solice that your in a better place now, just way too soon.

Cris (Bam Bam) Myers

February 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Tiffany. Bless your soul. You will be missed, but not forgotten.

Seth Grummel

February 9, 2011

May God bless your family during this difficult time. Embrace her beautiful children, they will need so much love. They have a special guardian angel. May your memories of Tiffany bring you comfort. RIP, Tiff!! Love ya girl! Michele & Family!

Michele Ferreira

February 9, 2011

Please accept our most sincere condolences to the entire family. We are very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Trumbolovic was a frequent visitor and a wonderful supporter of our school. She will be deeply missed.

Portage Park School

Marianne Moseley

February 9, 2011

Tiffany people often say to tell people you love that you love them much more often . On January 31st you said "I love you girl." Who would have ever thought you would say that to me ? LOL . I can only tell people how amazing those words are , I will carry them forever. You have taught me to say them much much more often, thankyou for that wonderful lesson. You were always helping people a trait the members of your family are just amazing at. Thankyou and I love you too girl !!!!!

Nancy

Nancy Burak

February 9, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Mary Jason

February 9, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss, and regret that work will keep me from attending the service this evening. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Joy

February 9, 2011

We are sorry for this time in your life, we give you the strength to keep going forward in peace. I recall the childhood days when we use to play together and it is as if it was yesterday... She will always be in our thoughts. Lucky for me I got her name and we will continue to share something always….RIP Big Tiff… Luv Little Tiff

Tiffany Lindquist-Surleta

February 9, 2011

Tiffany, you were a great person. We are still shocked and extremely sad...beyond words, so please may you rest in peace..we will miss your big smile, big laugh and genuine kindness.

Paul Norman

February 8, 2011

My condolences to the Childress Family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Rich Zeis

February 8, 2011

My condolences to Tiffany's Family and Friends who loved her well..

Greg

February 8, 2011

Wow...what to say...words cannot express the pain that so many of us are going through to hear of losing you Tiff. You have left so many people with a hole in their heart that will never heal. I wish that father time could wisk you back to us, but i guess we will have to wait until the day we meet again. You will be missed dearly but never forgotten. With love to your family and mucho love to you Tiff xoxo Like you would type "<3you"!!!

Vicki Cox

February 8, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss:( April & family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I only met Tiffany once but I will never forget her. (((BIG HUGS))) & much love to you all!

Maureen Gallagher

February 8, 2011

kindred spirits, you & I
pledged to be friends until we die
instant friends,and now you fade
a loss that takes my breath away
the impact hit, left me cold
a life cut short when you deserved to grow old

feel numb, feel angry- for the loss of my friend
left us too soon, hope we meet in the end
my tears fall freely, as i bid you goodbye
i guess God wanted you by His side
a beautiful soul, now angel in flight
may you hover around us, and still share your light....

xoxo~i'll be seeing you~

Peggy Bostic

February 8, 2011

Sending prayers to your family RIP

February 8, 2011

Our deepest condolences about the unexpected tragic loss of Tiffany. She was an awesome person who me and Frankie were so lucky to know.

Love Always, Nancy Burak & Family

February 8, 2011

Tiffany,
Please forgive me for not being there for you.

Mike Barnes

February 8, 2011

I'm so glad that we were friends, so sad that it had to end like this. Another good person, taken away. My condolences to your family.

Mark Keenan

February 8, 2011

our condolences to you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. THE HARRIS FAMILY, R.I.P. TIFFANY

Vera Sadoski

February 8, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. It was truly a pleasure knowing you Tiffany, may you rest in peace, God Bless.

Linda Reutenauer

February 8, 2011

My condolences, so sorry to hear this, prayers and blessings always..love you all.

Terri Harris

February 8, 2011

Sending our deepest condolences to the whole family...May Tiffany forever Rest in Peace and may you all find solace..Cherish her memory for they will be what gets you through..God Bless you all, my heart aches for you...Signed, Melba Wyatt & Family

February 8, 2011

Tiff, thank you for all of the memories of long ago. Its so sad to see such a beautiful person go. You will be greatly missed.

Jennifer Klish-Durst

February 8, 2011

It was a pleasure knowing someone so beautiful,someone full of spirit.You will be missed.... NEVER Forgotten!
R.I.P...Tiffany..I love you!

Penny Matesi

February 8, 2011

Tiffany you left everybody to soon,our deepest sympathies go out to your family and your friends.Rest in Peace.Mike and Pam Maniglia (Bolingbrook,IL)

February 8, 2011

Another Beauty taken too soon. Life is short, your memories will not be. Godspeed Blondie. XOXOXO

Ramona

February 8, 2011

April all my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tiff will be missed.

Tim Jenney

February 8, 2011

Honey,you are still my only love,I miss you so much,i love you, Your husband,

George Trumbulovic

February 8, 2011

This is not good-bye girlfriend.. I will see you again. I will forever cherish the memories we have. It was a Blessing and an Honor to have had you in my life! You will be missed by so many. I know you are now flying with the angels. xoxo forever! Love you! Renee

Renee Featherstone-Skwarczek

February 8, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the entire family, may God give you the strength and comfort during this hard time. Rest in Peace Tiffany.

Carol Anzilotti

February 8, 2011

Another beauty taken too soon - life is short - your memory will not be - Godspeed Blondie - xoxoxo

Ramona Kranz

February 8, 2011

Life is so short-your memory will not be. Always in our hearts Tiffany. Take it light Blondie ;) xoxo

February 8, 2011

I can't express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Tiffany! We always kept saying we will get together you always think you have time and now i'm going to be saying goodbye. I'm just so beside myself. You will be forever in my thoughts and prayers. You will be very very missed. I'm sure Big Larry and Rich Herrera are waiting for you. May you always rest in peace.

Laurie Szczepanski

February 8, 2011

Tiffany you were one of those people that could never be forgotten. You left me with to many good memories. I am sad you had to go so soon. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Gina Maniglia

February 8, 2011

I only met you last year but have heard many great stories from my husband, known as "Bam Bam". You will be missed! RIP.

Kimmy Myers

February 8, 2011

April

February 8, 2011

So sad to hear of your passing Tiff. Much love to your family in these hard times

Rich Lamszus

February 8, 2011

Gone but not forgotten.Tiffany you were a great friend,and you will be missed dearly.You will always be in my heart. Patty Freeman

February 8, 2011

This is not good-bye...I know I will see you again.. Words cannot express the sadness your family and friends are feeling. I will cherish the memories I have of you. May you fly with the angels..Love you girlfriend Renee xoxo

Renee Featherstone-Skwarczek

February 8, 2011

Only god knows why he took you so soon. Maybe it was for you to be a angel foe all of us on earth. What I do know is, you will be missed dearly. Love ya , Tiffany. Please tell eveyone in heaven I said hello.!

Juan Acevedo

February 8, 2011

My sincerest condolences to the family that was left behind. May God grant you peace and comfort. Rest In Peace, Tiffany.

Debbie Evans

February 8, 2011

I didn't know you Tiffany, but know now that was my great loss. Rest in peace.

Mara Love

February 8, 2011

Only God knows why he took you to soon. Maybe it was for you to be a angel for all of us on earth. What I do know, you will be missed dearly. Love ya Tiffany.! Please tell everyone up there I said hello..

Juan Acevedo

February 8, 2011

You may be leaving us Tiffany but forever will you be in our memories and our hearts. Love always Ronnie.

Ron Sweeney

February 8, 2011

Almighty Father, Eternal God, Hear our Prayers for Your Daughter Tiffany whom You have called from This Life to Yourself. Grant Her Light,Happiness, and Peace. Let Her Pass in Safety Through the Gates of Death, and Live Forever with all Your Saints in the Light You Promised to Abraham and to all his Descendants in Faith. Guard Her From All Harm and On that Great Day of Resurrection and Reward Raise Her Up with All Your Saints. Pardon Her Sins and Give Her Eternal Life In Your Kingdom. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen...

ericka n andrew matesi

February 8, 2011

Tiffany you were a big part of my childhood, I will never forget you, You we alway be in my heart

Eric Pospishil

February 8, 2011

I can not express into words the loss I feel. I love you so much baby sister!!!

April Childress

February 8, 2011

Rest in Peace Tiffany

Tony Sloper

February 8, 2011

Tiffany it was my honor to have known you.
Kai Etienne.

February 8, 2011

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