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Michael Mijatovich Obituary

Mijatovich, Michael Age 27, beloved son of Tihomir "Dick" and Beverly (nee Guth); loving brother of Anna; dear grandson of Martha and the late Edward Guth, and the late Milenko and Milica Mijatovich. 2010 graduate of the University of Iowa. Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 N. Redwood Dr. Interment Montrose Cemetery. Visitation at Holy Resurrection Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with pomen (Wake Service) at 7:00 p.m. For information 773-545-3800 or visit www.muzykafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 31, 2014.

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Ryan Loftus

February 4, 2015

To Mike's family - my deepest condolences to you all in this time of grief. I'm only sorry i could not be there to pay my respects. Mike truly was a great guy - I enjoyed every moment I had with him in our 4 years at Iowa. Just last year, he pulled over to come say hi as I was walking down the street, simply just to catch up - not many people would and I'll never forget it.

February 1, 2015

Dear Tihomir,Beverly and Anna, We are saddened to hear of your loss.Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Yours, Mile ,Branko and Zeljko with the families.

John Downes

January 7, 2015

I'm going to miss you mike, you were fun, smart, and overall just a damn good guy which is very rare to find, we had some good times together and I will carry those forever...

January 7, 2015

Dear Dick, Bev & Anna,
Remembering Michael as a great guy & wonderful athlete. Many happy memories from Edgebrook/Sauganash baseball & Cooperstown. We are so very sad, please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Mort & Mary Hart

Adrian Demus

January 5, 2015

Just wanted to add the candle.
Again, my condolences.

Adrian Demus

January 5, 2015

So sorry to here of your loss. Heard it through Mark/Shuli. My thoughts are with you, Dick.

January 5, 2015

Bev and Tihomir,
Our hearts broke for you when we learned that Mike had passed away. It seems like only yesterday when our children were playing baseball in Edgebrook and looking forward to the all star season to follow.
Mike was always the talented athlete with a wonderful, outgoing personality.

No words our adequate to express our condolences.

Steve and Joann Angarola

January 5, 2015

Dear Tihomir, Beverly and Anna:

I know that I cannot find any words of comfort in either Serbian or English that can heal the pain and loss which I know you carry in your hearts. He was a wonderful son and marvelous brother and gave joy to many as evident for all those that came to show their respect. He will live in all our hearts as the wonderful person he was. Memory Eternal.

Danica Savc, Des Plaines, IL

January 4, 2015

Beverly & Tiomir,

I did not give you our correct email address. Should be [email protected]

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Cathy (Aleksy) Paciga

Cathy Paciga

January 3, 2015

Beverly and Tihomir:

Our condolences go out to you and your family. It has been many years since we have spoken - your wedding to be exact. When I saw Michael's death notice it saddened me greatly.

Again, please our deepest sympathy. We sent you a card (hopefully we chose the correct address). I am enclosing my email for future use.
Cathy (nee Aleksy) and Doogan Paciga - Marquette friends.

[email protected]

LaDonna Ignoffo

January 3, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mike he was a friend of my sons he would come over to the house now and then he was a great kid he was always very respectful and funny such a great loss,My Condolences to the entire family.

Ignoffo Family

Reid Heinekamp

January 2, 2015

Dick and Beverly. So sorry for your loss, Make my heart hurt. God bless our children. Sending hugs and prays your way.

James Jackson

January 2, 2015

Dick and Beverly,
My sincere condolences on your loss. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you must be enduring. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family
Sincerely,
James Jackson

Art Killey

January 2, 2015

Dick and family - I send my sincere sympathy to you at this most trying and difficult time. I pray that you may find comfort from "The God of comfort" at this time.

January 2, 2015

I am so very sorry about your loss. My deepest sympathies.
Jane Troeger

Michael Fischer

January 1, 2015

Mike was truly a great guy, friend, and co-worker always had a smile and loved to laugh. He will always be remembered and his spirit will live on

Greg and Jonnie Janowiecki

January 1, 2015

We are sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences go out to your and your family.

Kristin Furjanic

January 1, 2015

Sending love to the Mijatovich family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa O Brien

January 1, 2015

My deepest sympathy and love to your entire family.Mike was a great guy.The OBRIEN family.John Lisa Tom and Casey

Casey O'Brien

January 1, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss and I know there are no words to express what you're family is going through. When I went to edgebrook school I hung out with mike and my older brother and their friends on a daily basis and remember all the pick up games of baseball and basketball we would play either at edgebrook or the train park. He was always the best at sports and I looked up to him, he was a good kid. I was able to run into mike a couple years ago and we had a great conversation now as adults. That was the last time I saw him and I am thankful to have this memory. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, and I know the memories of mike will give you strength and he will always be in your hearts.

January 1, 2015

Beverly, Tihomir and Anna,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss and send prayers and heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this very difficult time.
Deb & Larry Faulkner & family

Joshua Warren

January 1, 2015

I'm going to miss you Mike. Bless your family during this time. God speed my friend.

January 1, 2015

Bev , Dick and Anna, No words can explain how sorry we are about your loss of Michael. Every time we saw him he was smiling and so kind and fun. I am so happy my son Michael was able to have the wonderful friendship they shared. Thinking of you and your in our prayers. The DuBray's

Darren and Deanna Kelly

January 1, 2015

Dick, Beverly and Anna, Words can't express our sadness over the news of your loss of Michael. We remember when our son Tom went to pre-school with Mike. During play time, both of them wanted to wear the police hat from the costume corner, but there was only one. They were men of honor; whoever got to school first got the hat, no complaints. Tom hurried us up to get to school many mornings so he could get the hat first, but that didn't always work out! It was so wonderful to re-connect with your family when Michael and Tom played together on the Edgebrook Sauganash Baseball League. Our thoughts and prayers are with you over this terrible heartbreak. May the wonderful memories of your great son comfort your hearts. The photo shows Michael with our son Tom playing together at Northwest Playschool in 1992.

Gail Gavin

January 1, 2015

Dear Bev Dick and Anna mom and I are at a loss for words. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God comfort you. All our love Aunt Gloria and Gail

Amy Braasch

January 1, 2015

I'll never forget first meeting Mike during Edgebrook-Saug baseball. Mr Sanchez asked me to sub and play on the all boys team and Mike always thought it was so cool that I was better than my brother at sports. The reason I went to Timmys games was because of how cute Mike was! I loved the friendship Tim and Mike had and every time I saw him he acted and treated me as if we were just as close. And of course always reminding me that I was the best girl in baseball. I am honored to know such a beautiful person inside and out. He will be greatly missed and the way he made others feel will last forever.

Richard Alcala Jr

December 31, 2014

Prayers from the Alcala family in Edison Park. We are sorry for your loss.

Jeff & Jane Sadowski

December 31, 2014

Dick, Bev & Anna,
There are no words that can comfort, no verbiage that can alleviate the pain of your loss. We share in your grief and offer our prayers. God Bless and strengthen you as a family.

Edward and Chaplain Beth Ann Jankowski

December 31, 2014

You are in are thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies.

John Vanleur

December 31, 2014

Seems like only yesterday when Mike was "king of the hill" in the Edgebrook-Sauganash Littke League. When he had his curveball working and his fastball dominating, there was not a team in the league that could touch him. Outside of the league, he was just a great kid -- always goofing around and fun-loving! At that time, Mike was one of my son's best buddies and always one of my favorites out of all Jimmy's friends. In my heart, he will always remain forever young. My deepest condolences to the Mijatovich family.

Milenko Vuckovic

December 31, 2014

Tihomir & Family, Kindly accept our most sincere & heartfelt condolences. May +Michael's kindred soul find peace & rest in God's Heavenly Kingdom. May you & your family find peace with fond memories & remembrance. VJECNAJA PAMJAT = MEMORY ETERNAL..... Familija Vuckovic, Milenko, Milan-Beth-Mila, Mateja, Mihailo

December 31, 2014

Dear Dick, Bev and Anna,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for God's peace and comfort during this terribly difficult time.

Tom Densmore

Julie Stein

December 31, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your darling son Michael. My most heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 31, 2014

Dear Tihomir, Beverly and Anna,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
John and Judy(Clam) Goro

Kayla Gelsomino

December 31, 2014

We were so upset to hear of the passing of Michael.
My son was a roommate of Michael's. We are praying for
your family.

December 31, 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son Michael. My son
Adam Gelsomino lived with him and I had the pleasure of meeting him, he was such a nice young man. We are so sorry for your loss.

Alicia Ontiveros

December 31, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the closeness of family and friends bring you comfort in this difficult time.

Bob Barwegen

December 31, 2014

Dear Dick and Family.
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss.

David Watson

December 31, 2014

Mike was one of my first friends in High school. He made school and baseball more fun. He was always smiling and always looked out for others. He will be missed

December 31, 2014

Tihomir, Beverly, and Anna, Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Marc and Dianne Vuletich

maureen Lindsay

December 31, 2014

Dear Anna,Mr.Mrs.Mijatovich,
You are in my heart and prayers.Sweet Anna love you Mo

Sarah DiCola

December 31, 2014

My deepest condolences to your family. I worked with Mike for a few years. He always had a smile on his face or funny story to tell, and was one of the kindest, most down to earth person I've ever had the privilege knowing.
He will be greatly missed. XO

Jason Swift

December 31, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. The Discover "third shift" security crew has your entire family in our hearts and prayers.

John Haney

December 31, 2014

Dick, I can't imagine how difficult this time is for you and the family. Please know I'm praying that God's peace and comfort will surround you and hold you as you make your way forward.

December 31, 2014

Dick, Bev and Anna,
There are no words. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our small Edgebrook School community will miss you. The Shinnick Family

lee federico nykaza

December 31, 2014

Our thoughts will continue to be with your family

December 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Mazur

December 31, 2014

So sorry to hear about your unexpected/tragic loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

~The Mazur's

Ivone Mack

December 31, 2014

Rest in Peace Michael.
Cousin of Tom Kelly

Megan Milich

December 31, 2014

Vjecnaja Pamjat. Memory Eternal!

Serb Braasch Kearns BDay Bash 2012

Dan Kearns

December 31, 2014

Mike has been a close friend since childhood. He is one of the best people I've ever met and would do anything for his friends. The world was a better place with him here with us. We will miss you, Serb!

Bill Wildhage

December 31, 2014

Dear Dick, Bev and Anna,
I am so sorry to for your loss.

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral

5701 N. Redwood Dr., IL

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Wake

7:00 p.m.

Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral

5701 N. Redwood Dr., IL

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral

5701 N. Redwood Dr., IL

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