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Martin "Mladen" Selak

Martin "Mladen" Selak obituary, Arlington Heights, IL

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Martin Selak Obituary

Selak, Martin "Mladen" Age 93, passed away peacefully in his home on February 8. Beloved husband of Melanie nee Stefanovic; loving father of Miryana (Ron), Nancy (Miroslav "Kika"), Lillian (Lance), George (Zorisa), Anne Marie (Douglas); cherished grandfather of Miroslav, Stephen, Timothy, Alexandra "Sasha", Myles, Andrew, Nicole and Melissa; proud great-grandfather of Justin, Michael, Kristopher, Carter, Ashley and Matthew and great-great-grandfather of Kira and Gabriel; fond brother of Dragica and uncle of Mileva, Roksanda, Dragisa, Michael, Esther and Ray; preceded in death by his sister, Milica and brothers, Peter and Milan. Respected inventor, colleague, entrepreneur and founder of Astro Machine Corporation and Voice of Peace Foundation. Celebration of his life by visitation on Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, Randhill Park Cemetery, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Family service at 7:00 p.m. Private entombment on Friday. For information: (847)255-3520 or www.shalom2.com to leave tributes and condolences.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 12, 2014.

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Vesna Zafirovski

February 6, 2024

Mr. Selak will forever remain in my heart. He was a wonderful man. Memory eternal.

Vesna Zafirovski

February 6, 2022

Missing you dear Mr. Selak.
You left an indelible memory. Vjecnaja pamjat.

Vesna Zafirovski

February 6, 2021

Martin has left us but the memory of him remains in my heart. He will forever be remembered as an epitome of kindness and gentleness.
Memory eternal.

April 23, 2014

Although we miss him, the certainty of reunion fills the void. Dragutin Matak, Zagreb

April 23, 2014

Although we miss him, the certainty of reunion fills the void.
Dragutin Matak, Zagreb

Aleksandar Santrac

February 16, 2014

We are really saddened by this news. Uncle Selak how we affectionately called him did much for me and my family by sponsoring our Master studies in US and helping us with materials for studies, including his moral support for our ministry. He did really great things for his fatherland Serbia and for one whole generation. May he rest in peace until the last trumpet!

Aleksandar Santrac with family

Vesna Zafirovski

February 14, 2014

He was a great man, a gentle man, a giant of a man; he was a Gentleman.
Patriarch, philantropist, patriot, founder, father, friend, humorous, humble, and humane he was a hero to many. Devoted and devout, daring and endearing he forged a legacy that will continue to shine long after his passing. The world was a better place with him in it and we will miss his presence. He will forever remain in our hearts and continue to watch over us from above, vigil as ever. Cika Mladene, God's Grace upon thee.

Slobodan i Mira Pavlovic

February 12, 2014

Cika Mladene ostacete nam u secanju samo po dobrome i
lepim primerima vaseg zivota.

Ksenija and Vladislava Rac

February 12, 2014

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Cika Mladen a man of deep conviction who believed that through the grace of God we are all saved. We will miss him dearly. Our deepest condolences to Tetka Mela and children. With love, Vladislava and Ksenija

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13

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights

1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-9607

Feb

13

Service

7:00 p.m.

Shalom Memorial Funeral Home - Arlington Heights

1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-9607

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