Jozo "Joe" Dugandzic

1941 - 2015

Jozo "Joe" Dugandzic obituary, 1941-2015, Chicago, IL

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Jozo Dugandzic Obituary

Dugandzic, Jozo "Joe" Age 73, late of South Chicago, IL, passed away, September 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with lung and colon cancer. He was born in Cerno, Hercegovina in 1941 and came to the United States when he was 21. Loving father of Joe Dugandzic of New Lenox, IL and Sue (Bill) Watkins of Bay Village, OH; cherished grandfather "Dedo" of Anthony, Jimmy, Katie, Patrick and Nevin. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Ilija and Luca (nee Primorac) Dugandzic. Dearest brother of Marijan (Anka), Fr. Nikola, Radojka (the late Rade) Planinic, Vida (the late Zvonko) Vucic and Ivan (the late Keti); former husband of Anka (nee Loncar) Dugandzic; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and friend to many. Visitation Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, September 14, 2015 at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60617 to Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church, 2864 E. 96th Street Chicago, IL 60617. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums, 801 Michigan City Rd., Calumet City, IL 60409. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 12, 2015.
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I can't believe it's been 4 years since you passed away. Know, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss your smile and your wit and wisdom. You had your flaws, but anyone who believes they have no flaws are living in make believe. You truly were one of a kind. Always love you and miss you dearly.

Mary M

September 12, 2019

Res in peace grandpa you were the best I love out so much I can't believe you are gone I miss you so much fly high with our savior Jesus your are Pete ted more and still loved by all of our family you are the best I love you grandpa I miss you so much and everyone missies you to love you

Katie DugandZic

March 9, 2019

I love your grandpa I will never forget you~Katie

Katie Dugandzic

March 9, 2019

Rest In Peace grandpa

Jimmy Dugandzic

Family

March 2, 2019

In Loving Memory of my dear uncle Joe

Helen Dugan

September 19, 2015

Rest in heavenly peace my dear uncle. You were always near and dear to me..always! You were one of only two people who gave me encouragement and words of wisdom when I needed to hear it most, and I will never forget that. At the end, you were surrounded by all those that loved you, and there were many. You will always be remembered and will be missed by all those you left behind. Till we meet again. I love you adze.

Helen Dugan

September 19, 2015

RIP JOZO DUGANDZIC

ANTE ZAPLATIC

September 14, 2015

Mate Varvodic

September 12, 2015

Our condolences to the entire family, may he rest in peace.

Mate Varvodic

September 12, 2015

P. U. M.

Ante Dukic

September 12, 2015

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Memorial Events
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Sep

13

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Sep

14

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Sep

14

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church,

2864 E. 96th Street, Chicago, IL

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Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side

11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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