Mirko Vukelić, 97, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was born on September 1, 1925 in Lička Jesenica, Lika, Yugoslavia to father Dušan and mother Jelena. He was the dearly beloved husband of Milica; loving father of Jelena (Mirko) and Milka (Franklin); devoted and cherished Deda of Oliver, Jelena, Milica, Tiana, Maja; dear brother of Ilija and the late Marica, Latinka, Djuro, Zorka, Nevenka, Janko, Nikola, and Draga.
Mirko will be dearly missed by many: nieces, nephews, Kumovi, dear friends, and other family in the United States, the homeland, and across the globe.
Mirko was a founding member and former president of St. Simeon Mirotočivi Serbian Orthodox Church. Always a very active church member, Mirko especially enjoyed singing in the choir. He was also an active and lifelong member of numerous organizations that were dear to his heart. Mirko proudly lived his life by what he believed in: family, faith, and freedom.
Visitation Monday, October 3, 2022 at 9 am and at the St. Simeon Mirotočivi Serbian Orthodox Church, 3737 E 114th St, Chicago, IL 60617.
Opelo (Serbian Orthodox Funeral Service), October 3, 2022 at 10 am at the St. Simeon Mirotočivi Serbian Orthodox Church, 3737 E 114th St, Chicago, IL 60617. V. Rev. Aleksandar Savić.is officiating.
Interment at the New Gračanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery, 35240 N. Grant Street, Third Lake, IL 60046, followed by Dacha (Serbian Orthodox Memorial Luncheon) at the monastery.
For detailed information please contact:
SVETA GORA FUNERAL HOME, Chicago, tel 773-588-2200.
St. Simeon Mirotočivi Serbian Orthodox Church
New Gračanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery
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