The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the friends and family of Desanka “Desa” Radovich. Memory eternal.
Desanka “Desa” Radovich
Desanka “Desa” Radovich, age 85 of Crown Point, passed away October 24, 2025 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Desa was born in the village of Nedakusi in Bijelo Polje, Montenegro to parents Jovo and Ikonija Jevric. She came to the United States in 1963 with her husband Vukosav Radovich. They made their home in Gary, Indiana before moving to Crown Point in 1979. She was a devoted and life long member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and it’s Kolo Sestara.
Desa was known for her mild nature, kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. She joyfully prepared pastries for Serb Fest and countless other church events, always offering her time and heart to hep others. She found great joy in her garden, her flowers, her family but most of all her grandsons.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Vukosav, cherished daughter Mirjana and her parents and siblings.
Desa is survived by her three loving sons, Ranko Radovich, Miladin Radovich, and Rade (Natasha) Radovich; her cherished grandsons Maksim Radovich and Stevan Torrez; and many other relatives and Kumovi both here and in Crna Gora (Montenegro).
Visitation will take place Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN with Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery. V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating. For further information please call Mileva Savich at Calumet Park Funeral Chapel (219) 736-5840. Vecnaja Pamjat!
