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1928 - 2020

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1928

DIED

2020

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Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton

304 N. Main St.

Wheaton, Illinois

Mildred Ratkovich Obituary

Ratkovich, Mildred Mildred Ratkovich, nee Evans, age 91, of Carol Stream and formerly of Crete. Beloved wife for nearly 49 years to the late Steve Ratkovich. Devoted daughter of the late Mike & late Bessie Evans. Loving mother of Cynthia (Ted) Bronson III and the late Betsy Diane Ratkovich. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Alexandra (Aki Nishimura-Gasparian) and Theodore Lawrence Bronson IV. Fond cousin of the late Nickola (late Andja) Ivancevich, late Petar (late Milkica) Ivancevich, Ljubica (Tomo) Jeknich, the late George (late Phyllis) Legino, the late Dane (Seka) Ivancevich. Dear sister-in-law to the late Daniel (late Helen), the late Peter (Janice), George (late Linda), Mildred (late Melvin), the late Violet (late George), Sophie (Pete) and the late Robert Ratkovich. Dearest niece of the late John Ivancevich and aunt of many nieces & nephews. Mildred was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Lansing, IL and was the secretary & a member of the Serbian Seniors Club. She served as president of St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church in Bellwood, IL and president of Princess Zorka Circle of Sisters in Lansing, IL. Services and burial will be private at St. Sava Monastery Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Mildred may be made to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, 1500 186th St., Lansing, IL 60438. For information and to sign the guestbook, visit hultgrenfh.com 630-668-0027. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 2, 2020.

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Vesna (Jeknich), Mike, Danijela & Maja Kaurin

July 30, 2020

Dear Cindy and family, we are all deeply saddened to hear of Tetka Milka's passing. May her memory be eternal.

July 30, 2020

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories
and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

Joan Cain

July 29, 2020

Be peaceful now, dear Aunt Millie. ❤

Mimi, Zoran, Della & Danica Jerkan

July 29, 2020

Cindy, Ted, Nicole (& Aki) and Teddy , we are very sorry for your loss and saddened by the passing of Tetka +Milka. She definitely had an infectious laugh, some great stories and unforgettable Thanksgiving dinners.

Vida, Steven, Sophia & Matthew Tuch

July 29, 2020

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Tetka Milka. She was a lovely woman who had an infectious laugh and was always happy to see you. Sending our condolences to Cindy and her family. We are very sorry for your loss. She will be missed.

Milka and Smilja Ivancevic

July 29, 2020

Our heartfelt condolences to Cindy and her family. Teta Millie was a very kind person, she will never be forgotten.

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