Our loving angel, Biljana Marinkovich (nee Ostojic), passed away to the heavenly kingdom following a courageous battle with cancer on August 3, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 61.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 11, 1962, to Radomir (†) and Sofija Ostojic. Beloved wife to Vladimir and loving mother to Marko, Nikola, and Matija. Beloved sister to Miljojka, Radusa, Jovan, Mile (†), Mijodrag, and Bozidar. Memory eternal.
A devoted member of Old Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church and St. Basil Serbian Orthodox Church, Biljana was a passionate, caring, and generous soul who was adored by those who knew her. She was an incredible, kindhearted, and loving person who was a bright light in this world.
A loving and loyal wife, her greatest joy in life was being a mother to her three sons, Marko, Nikola, and Matija, and being a Baba to her two grandchildren, Luka and Mila. She loved them with all her heart and cherished her time spent with them. Although Biljana left us all too soon, we take comfort knowing she is no longer in pain. We will always cherish memories of Biljana and her kind and generous heart will always be remembered.
Biljana is survived by her dear husband, Vladimir, her three beloved sons, Marko (Kaurie), Nikola, and Matija, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Luka and Mila. Biljana is also survived by her grieving mother, Sofija; her siblings, Miljojka, Raduša, Jovan (Nina), Mijodrag, and Božidar (Vesna), her brothers-in-law, Dragomir (Danica) and Sava (Irina), in addition to her many beloved nephews and nieces. In addition, Biljana will be sorely missed by numerous other family members, Kumovi, and dear friends in the United States, Serbia, and Crna Gora.
Biljana was preceded in death by her father Radomir, her uncle, Radule, her aunt, Draga, her brother, Mile, her father-in-law, Čedomir, and her mother-in-law, Zorica.
Visitation Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sveta Gora, Serbian Orthodox Funeral Home, 3517 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60641.
Service 7 p.m. at Sveta Gora.
Opelo (Serbian Orthodox Funeral Service) Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the New Gračanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery, 35240 W Grant Avenue, Third Lake IL 60046.
After Opelo interment will take place at the Most Holy Mother of God Cemetery.
After interment, Daća (Serbian Orthodox Memorial Luncheon), will be served at the monastery.
For detailed information please contact:
SVETA GORA FUNERAL HOME, Chicago, tel 773-588-2200.
To Vlad and the entire family - I am so very sorry for this most painful loss. I pray you find comfort in each other and in all of your wonderful memories with your beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter. I feel so fortunate to have met Biljana through working together at Baxter and even more fortunate for our working relationship to turn into a special friendship that I will cherish forever. She was one of the most beautiful souls to ever walk this earth and now she is a true angel in Heaven. I will miss her dearly.
Iskreno žalimo za našom dragom Biljanom. Ostatku neka je nazdravlje a njoj neka Bog podari Rajsko Naselje. Zoran i Mila Joksimovi sa porodicama
Vlad and family Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Bilja. May her memory be eternal. We were so sad to hear of her passing. Vjecnajoj pamjat .
Zapanjena sam viješcu o smrti moje drage i voljene sestre Bibe . Svim srcem i dušom sam uz vas u ovo vrijeme tuge. Posebno njenoj porodici, suprugu Vladu, sinovima Marku, Nikoli i Matiji iskreno saučešće a sa vama dijelim bol i tugu koju osjećam zbog njenog ranog gubitka. Njoj nek je laka zemlja i neka počiva u miru. Sestra Olivera sa sinovima Vladimirom, Branislavom i Predragom.
I am so sad to hear of Teta Biljana's passing. She made me laugh whenever I saw her and she will be missed by everyone that had a chance to know her. My condolences to her entire family. May her memory be eternal!
To my friend Billie of many years I will miss you very much! Our friendship began in 1980 as began our college days. Later in life we shared good times and bad times. We worked together at Baxter, Baxalta and Shire surrounded by great people. You were so good hearted, brilliant, but mostly loyal. May you rest in peace my friend. You will never be forgotten. To Vlad, the boys Marko, Nick and Matija I send my deepest condolences and prayers. Love you forever, Violet!
I am so incredibly sorry to hear of the loss of Billie. I was fortunate to have worked with her at Baxter some years ago. She was a wonderful, kind, welcoming, generous person. I am blessed to have known her. I am praying for all of you during this difficult time. May her memory be eternal 🙏🏼
My sincerest condolences for your family’s loss. Billie was a wonderful woman and so very proud of her sons. I still remember her family photos in her cubicle at Baxter. She was a pleasure to work with. Rest in peace Billie.
My condolences on the loss of your mom and wife. Billie and I worked together at Baxter and she was always such a great soul to be company with. I was just telling my kids about her a couple of weeks ago. She will not be forgotten. I am grateful for the time we shared. May you find peace during this difficult time. Allison Jumic
PRIMITE NASE NAISKRENIJE SAUCESCE ZA MOJOM SESTRICNOM BILJOM OD PORODICE SLOBODANA DRASKOVICA
Dear, Vlad, Marko, and Mati, I would like extend my deepest condolences to you all. Kuma will be sorely missed by many May, + Bil’s Memory Always Be Eternal. Cika Joey.
Naše najiskrenije saučešće porodicama Marinković i Ostojić. A našoj Bilji neka je vecnaja pamjat.
Dragoj porodici Marinkovich i postovana porodica Ostojic Primite nase uskrene i duboke saucesce ! Vjecnaja Pamjat! Memory Eternal!
All my heartfelt prayers to Vladan’s all the family of Biljana. She will rest with the angels and our Lord. Memory Eternal.
Primite nase najiskrenije saucesce u Vasem velikom bolu. Stojan sa porodicom
Our most sincere condolences.
Zauvijek su mi ostali u sećanju Biljanina blagost, ljupkost i prelijepi osmjeh. Nek počiva u miru. Primite moje najiskrenije saučešće u vašem velikom bolu.
Примите саучешће поводом смрти драге нам сестричине Биљане-Бибе Маринковић. Ожалошћени ујак Милан-Бaja, ујна Снежана и брат Вукашин Драшковић.
Please except my deepest condolences. A great loss of a beautiful person. She will be dearly missed by all. May god give you and your family, comfort and peace during this difficult time. Sending you love, Danica (Donna)
Beautiful soul. May she rest in peace . My deepest condolences to Vlad and Marko, Nick and Mati. Memory Eternal
Biljana co-chaired St Basil Catering for years, she would be hard at work at Taste of Serbia putting in more than her fair share of hours and participated on St Basil Kolo Board. Most of all, she will be missed for her blunt honesty, her passion for family, friends and her strong faith. She continued Serbian traditions, loved the holidays and gave generously. She has started a tradition within our family that I have played forward because it was so very thoughtful. I’m sure her return ‘home’ will be celebrated by all those that have gone before her. Memory Eternal
Vlad and the entire Marinkovic and Ostojic Families , please except our deepest condolences on the loss of Bilja. May Your Memory Be Eternal My Dear Friend. Vjecnaja Pamjat