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Bruno "Branko" Blaje

Bruno Blaje Obituary

Blaje, Bruno "Branko" cherished fiancee of Cheryl Kosieracki, loving father of Jason Plonka and Samantha Blaje, beloved son of Donna (stepfather Cedomer) Milinkovic, dearest brother of Kathy (Thomas) Miller and Walter (Donna) Goc, dear nephew of Paul (Connie) Long and cousin of Anthony and Edward Long, fond uncle of Nicole Goc. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m., from Czachor Funeral Home, 3661 S. Wood St., Chicago. Mass 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral info: 773-847-7555

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 4, 2005.

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Dawn Barajas

October 7, 2005

Donna I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you love Branko. God bless your family and Branko's family and children. We were part of your family when we lived on Paulina. I will never forget your generosity on the holidays when you welcomed my family to your table. You will forever be in my prayers and thoughts.



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Dawn, Gene, Eugene, April, and Michael.

Denise Kalec

October 6, 2005

I will always remember how Branko teased me, I knew he cared because of that, my heart goes out to Samantha and Cheryl and especially his Mother Donna, he will always be there in your hearts and will be missed terribly, i feel like i've lost a family member because you always made me feel like i was part of your family, I love you all and my heart breaks for you.

shawna hurley-dunn

October 5, 2005

Branko, You will forever be in my heart. I will miss you dearly. My forever condolences to Cheryl, Sammy, Jason and the entire family. I 'm sorry I am not able to be with you all. Branko will always be with me. I love you. Shawna

Cheryl and Gino Grassano

October 5, 2005

Branko we will miss you.

Bob & Dorothy Rucinski

October 4, 2005

Branko will be missed very much. Bob and I knew him many years and have many fond memories of happy times.

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