Milanovich, Joseph "Smokey" January 13, 2004, age 73, late of the East Side, loving husband of Dolly (nee Levrich), dearest father of Joe Milanovich, Steve Milanovich, Dr. Michael Milanovich and Joanne (Allan) Boerner, dearest grandfather of Alexandra, Nick and Matthew, dear brother of the late Mary (late Mike) Rakich, late Larry (Helen) Milanovich, late George (late Helen) Milanovich, late Edith (late Louis) Krajac and Olga (late Charles) Larkin, beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews, also survived by many Kumovi and Friends. Retired employee of U.S. Steel South Works. U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Member of St Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Joe was very active in the Church's Fundraising Events. Also served as President of the Serbian Eagles during the Mid 1970's. Funeral Friday, January 16, 2004, at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing. Will lie-in-state at Church from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon. Very Rev. Milos Vesin officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation at The Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. and Pomen Service, 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Michael Serbian Orthodox Church is preferred. 773-731-2749To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
Tim & sue Walla
January 17, 2004
Dear Milanovich Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss, it was a shock to me to read of it, my prayers are with you all God bless
Janice Gildein {Jarkovich}
January 16, 2004
Dear Milanovich Family, My sincere & deepest sympathy to all of you, at this most diffcult time. May you find strength, peace & comfort in the memories you treasure. I too lost my husband last April to lung cancer. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
The Harmenings
January 15, 2004
Dear Joanne & Family,
We're so sorry to receive word of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Joanne Kloth (Pusara)
January 15, 2004
Dearest Mrs. Milanovich and Family -
From our hearts, both the Pusara and Kloth family want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and hardship. We will pray for his soul and Mrs. Fleming's in the Lord's Kingdom of Heaven. May their memory's be eternal. He is at peace and no more suffering.
God Bless all of you and comfort you.
Milos, Danica, Jovan, Jovanka, Bozidar, and Larry (Pusara/Kloth Family)
Martha Ostoich Teshich
January 15, 2004
Dear Dolly, Joey, Steve, Joanne, Michael and families,
I can't begin to tell you all how saddened I was to hear of your Dad's death. He was truly one of the nicest people I knew and always made me feel so special when I saw him.
My memories of him will be treasured and I will say a prayer for him and Aunt Millie on Sunday.
Take care and I send my love to you all.
Love,
Martha
ljubi hayden
January 14, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to you, Dolly, Stevie, Joey, Joanne,Michael and grandchildren. Smokey was one of the kindest, nicest men we have known. His smile was contagious; his personality delightful!
He will be missed by us all!
Very sincerely,
Bato,Ljubi, Milan, Adam, Luke and Daniel Hayden
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