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Michael Zigich Obituary
Michael P. "Ziggy" Zigich, age 60. Of Hegewisch, passed away March 16, 2021. Devoted son of the late Nick and the late Mildred (nee Krainovich). Dearest brother of the late Marko Zigich. Father of Nicholas. He is also survived by members of the Krainovich and the Zigich families as well as numerous friends. Ziggy was a proud member of Ironworkers Union Local #1. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and patron of R-Bar. He was greatly loved and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Visitation Sunday, March 21, 2021 2-8 pm with a Pomen Service at 7:00 pm at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago. Funeral Services Monday, March 22, 2021 DIRECTLY at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church 1500 E. 186th St. Lansing, IL. where Ziggy will Lie in State from 9:30 am until time of service at 10:00 am. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. For more information 773-731-2749 or www.elmwoodchapel.com
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Bree
February 8, 2022
I only knew you for a short time, but felt like I knew you for my entire life. I didn´t know why you stopped talking to me, I just found out from this page. I miss you Ziggy!
Jackie Evans moak
March 29, 2021
ZIGGY FLY WITH THE ANGELS YOUR A SPRITE IN THE SKY LOVE YA AND ME AND BIG JOE MOAK WILL MISS YA JACKIE
Patrick
March 26, 2021
My best friend growing up on Ave K we were such happy kids fishing all the time Rest In Peace we’ll see each other again. Patrick Kenney
Bi Bi
March 21, 2021
Ziggy was my friend. Always was. Always will be.
To me and to so many others.
He will be missed.
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john uranowski
March 20, 2021
one of avenue K,s finest. that block had the most wonderful familys any kid could ask for.NICK and MILLY were super! MUCH,MUCH,MUCH LOVE and PEACE. TURK and TEENA URANOWSKI
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Elmwood Chapel & Crematory - East Side11200 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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