Please attend the monthly senior luncheon in the south wing from noon to 3 p.m. this Thursday. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Kolo members and see what else they have in store for you. Please feel free to bring a friend.
You can enjoy lamb or pig slowly roasted old country style every Sunday this summer, thanks to our dedicated volunteers. Sold by the pound only, you can pre-order by calling the church office weekdays at 219-736-9191. Pick up your orders in the north building kitchen after church. Let your friends and neighbors know. Supplies limited, so order ahead or show up early.
The Executive Board would once again like to thank Milan Tomich and his committee for preparing and selling delicious lamb/pig each weekend.
What a great way to spend an afternoon, and you’ll be helping the efforts of Lifeline Humanitarian Organization. Enjoy a light luncheon buffet as you paint your way through to a final masterpiece under the guidance of artist Milena Tatic Bajich.. Encourage your daughters, mothers, and friends to participate. Event date is Sunday, June 22nd from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Archangel Michael in Lansing. Lifeline has directly helped Serbian orphans and victims of war and natural disasters. Details below.
Alma Milisavljevic (nee Wolf), age 100 of Hobart passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 9, 2014. She was born on January 12, 1914 in Moscow, Russia to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Wolf.
Alma was preceded in death by her Loving Husband Mirko in 2011.
Alma is survived by three children, Loving Daughter, Angela Spurling, Hobart, Violette (Tom) Stroumbakis, Crown Point and Andy Milisavljevic of Arkansas; 3 Grandchildren, Devoted Granddaughter Dena L. Gary, Hobart, Natalie (George) Drake and Sonya (Rob) Thomas all of Georgia and 5 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving extended family in Russia and Germany as well as Kumovi and many lifelong friends.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, In with V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating. At rest, Oak Hill Cemetery, Gary. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Pomen service at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342. For more information, call (219) 942-2109 or visit us at Reesfuneralhomes. Com.
Alma had been a Hobart resident for 35 years. She came to the United States in 1951 with her Beloved Mirko and 2 daughters, and settled in East Chicago until moving to Gary, IN where they raised their children and Andy would be born.
Alma became a devoted member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church when it was originally located at 13th and Connecticut in Gary. She was an active member of the St. Sava Serbian Sister’s Circle as well as the “Kolo” group to help bake delicious pastries. She was also a support member of the Karageorge Choir as well as The Serbian Pioneer and Republic Clubs.
Alma retired from the former Mercy Hospital in Gary in 1970. She also worked for Queen Ann Candy Factory as well as a Bookkeeper for Blaw Knox in East Chicago where Mirko retired.
On January 12, 2014, Alma celebrated her Milestone 100th Birthday with friends and family that included her Two Great Grandchildren closest to her, Anthony and Alex Gary.
A special Thank You to the Nurses, Doctors and Staff at Sebo’s Nursing Home, St. Mary Medical Center and Harbor Light Hospice.
Alma will forever be remembered as a Loving Wife and Devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She also leaves behind delicious recipes that will be handed down for generations.
Not only did she live a very full life, but she truly appreciated the simple things life had to offer.
Dearest Mama Alla, May God Grant You Eternal Peace and We Will Never Forget What You Taught Us All…”Costs Nothing To Give A Smile”. We Love You and Will Never Forget You.
Download and print the registration form and flyer as we welcome all students to St. Sava’s 2ns Annual Soccer Camp, directed by qualified coaches Vangel Nacovski and Milan Marinkovich. Camp will be held June 26 & 27 at Obilic Field, on the east side of the church property. Priced at only $25, your child will also receive a t-shirt. Camp is open to children in grades 1 through 12. This is a wonderful opportunity to have one on one focus to develop valuable skills and have fun while learning. Details below.
The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Mildred Kosovich. Memory eternal.
Mildred Kosovich, age 92, of Hobart passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 25, 2014.
She is survived by three loving sons: Walter (Suzanne) Kosovich of Greenfield, IN, Robert (Lynn) Kosovich of Portage, IN, and Kenneth (Stephanie) Kosovich of Tecumseh, MO; five grandchildren: Christopher, Kevin (Kristen), Kyle (Bethany), Ryan Kosovich, and Renee (John) Ankrom; seven great grandchildren: Alaina, Abbi, Andrew, Maya, Autumn, Israel, and Bryant; nieces, nephews, relatives, and lifelong family friends.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Walter; parents: Stojan and Draga Shiyan; and brothers: Steve and George.
Millie was a lifelong area resident and dedicated member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and the Serbian Sisters Circle (Kolo). She was a homemaker and a retired member of the St. Mary Hospital kitchen staff.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville with V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 30, 2014 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point with a Pomen service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be donated to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. Arrangements were completed by Savich & Semplinski Funeral Directors. For further information, please call Savich & Semplinski Funeral Directors at Burns Funeral Home (219) 769-0044.
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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Charlie Tesovic. Memory eternal.
Charles D. “Charlie” Tesovic, age 58, a former longtime Hobart resident, currently residing in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 2, 2014.
Charlie was a 1974 graduate of Hobart Senior High School. For over 20 years, he was employed by Union Tank and Caterpillar, INC. Since his childhood days he was an active member of St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and very supportive in all church activities in both Wisconsin and Indiana.
Many will remember Charlie spending lots of hours helping at the former St Sava Serbian Hall on 49th Avenue in Hobart. He was a lifelong member of King Peter II Lodge #16 of the SNF. Charlie will always be remembered as a true “people person” and friend to all. He will be missed very much.
His beloved wife, Svetlana (nee Todorovic) preceded him in death in 2004. Also preceded in death by his parents: Svetozar and Sophia Tesovic; and his nephew, March Leshner (1991).
Survivors include his loving children: Jelena (Aaron) Wright, Kristina Tesovic and Marko Tesovic; sisters: Mary (Shel) Leshner; Angie (John) DeVaney; sister in law, Vesna (Vlasto) Todorovic; several nieces, nephews, relatives, lifelong family friends and kumovi; also, special friend Gordana Pantelic.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014, 11:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville with V. Rev Marko Matic officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN with a Pomen Service at 7:00 p.m.
For further information please call Savich & Semplinski Funeral Directors at Burns Funeral Home (219) 769-0044.
The families will host Parastos Service for Ann Skrivan, Milan Opacich, and Lilian Damjanovich after Divine Liturgy, followed by a luncheon buffet in the south wing. Please join us to honor their memories eternal.