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1931
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2025
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Loren Vicich Obituary
Vicich – April 16, 1931. Proud Korean War Veteran and Patriarch of the Milos family from the former Assumption Parish, Chicago. Loving son of the late John and Julia (Milos) Vicich. Preceded in death by his siblings Carole (Kenneth) Gierloff, Robert (Noreen), Mary Virgina (George) Andretich, and Diane (John)Dailey (Leo) Milashoski. Beloved godfather to Nancy Webster, the late Carla Laufer, Richard Gierloff, Robert Vicich, Sharon Dailey Vaccaro, and the late Lisa Andretich Graczyk. Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. Long time friend of Ed Pavlik. Fond cousin to many across the US and in Krasica, Croatia.
Long time member of the Croatian Cultural Club and former member St. Catherine of Alexandia choir. In his younger days Bud taught Croatian Kola and was a member of the a Croatian dance troupe.
Cared for by the Hines VA Homecare team, United Hospice and the staff of The Pointe at Kilpatrick.
Please make donations to Fisher House at Hines VA. Hospital.
Family and friends will gather for visitation Friday 3:00-8:00 p.m. At the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Highway. Palos Hills, IL
Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, mass 11:30 a.m. Private Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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