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Mitchell Vuletich Obituary

Vuletich, Mitchell M. (Big Mike) passed away December 4, 2002. He was a veteran of World War II 82nd Airborne, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient. Long time employee of Wisconsin Steel, beloved husband of Rosella, loving father of Marc (Dianne) and Mitchell, predeceased by son, Michael (Marilyn), dear grandfather of Amy (James) Lodolce, Nicholas, David, Tamara and Tiffany Vuletich and great- grandfather of Michaela Hanley and Aidan Lodolce, fond brother of Bernice Rakich, Katie Rutkoskie and Daniel, predeceased by brothers, George and Eli and sister, Mildred Zervas, uncle to many. To honor his wishes the family is having a celebration of his life on Sunday, December 15th. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Archangel Michael's Serbian Orthodox Church, 1500 E. 186th St., Lansing, IL 60438. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2002.

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jason vuletich

November 6, 2021

My uncle, one of the most outstanding Hero's of WW2. You would never really know it. Could have easily pulled me into his death bed by a simple handshake a day before he died. Show me a Man
comparable to this MAN. " BIG MIKE".

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