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Oct 10
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Memory of 192 loved ones recognized at memorial service

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Parishioners attending the Zadusnice Memorial Service brought forward 192 names of departed loved ones to be shared and recognized Saturday morning, Oct. 10 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Merrillville, IN.

The purpose of the memorial service was to bring comfort to both the living and the dead. As is sung in the concluding song – Memory Eternal – it also helps us keep the memory of the loved one alive.

Zadusnice, also known as Saturday of Souls or All Souls’ Day, is a day commemorating the faithful departed, particularly but not exclusively one’s relatives. This special observance takes place on a Saturday, a traditional day for prayer for the dead, because Christ lay dead in the Tomb on Saturday.

For the Zadusnice observance, parishioners write down the names of their departed loved ones and share them with clergy prior to the start of the service. The Panikhida (memorial service) is then served on the Saturday morning for which Koliva (a dish made of boiled wheatberries and honey) is prepared and placed in front of the cross or icon with a lit candle, before which the Panikhida is served.

After the service, the priest blesses the koliva and it is then eaten as a memorial by all present.

Zadusnice Memorial Service takes place four times per year. If you were not able to attend this most recent service, we encourage you to save-the-date for November 7 to join us for the next Zadusnice Memorial Service .

We also encourage you to join us at any of our events at St. Sava by visiting our online calendar at https://www.saintsava.net/calendar/.

Oct 07
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Join us for Zadusnice – Memorial Service – Saturday, Oct. 10

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Please join us for a special Zadusnice Memorial Service taking place Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Sava Church, Merrillville, IN.

We encourage anyone to attend. There is no need to bring anything special to this service other than your memories and prayers for your loved ones. However, we do encourage you to write down a list, if you wish, of departed family members and friends to bring with you to the service so that we may remember all of them.

The purpose of the memorial service is to bring comfort to both the living and the dead. As is sung in the concluding song – Memory Eternal – it also helps us keep the memory of the loved one alive.

Zadusnice, also known as Saturday of Souls or All Souls’ Day, is a day commemorating the faithful departed, particularly but not exclusively one’s relatives. This special observance takes place on a Saturday, a traditional day for prayer for the dead, because Christ lay dead in the Tomb on Saturday.

For the Zadusnice observance, there is normally a Panikhida (memorial service) served on the Saturday morning for which Koliva (a dish made of boiled wheatberries and honey) is prepared and placed in front of the cross or icon with a lit candle, before which the Panikhida is served.

After the service, the priest blesses the koliva and it is then eaten as a memorial by all present.

Zadusnice Memorial Service takes place four times per year. If you are not available this Saturday, we encourage you to save-the-date for November 7 to join us for the next Zadusnice Memorial Service .

We also encourage you to join us at any of our events at St. Sava by visiting our online calendar at https://www.saintsava.net/calendar/.

Sep 30
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Sofia (Soka) Dragic – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Sofia (Soka) Dragic. Memory eternal.

Sofia (Soka) Dragic, age 89 (March 2, 1926 – September 28, 2015), of Hobart, passed away September 28, 2015 peacefully with her family by her side.

Soka was born March 2, 1926 in Donji Lapac, Lika in the former Yugoslavia. She was a WWII refugee who escaped communism and facism in her homeland. Soka traveled with the Chetniks of Ravna Gora under General Draza Mihailovic, living in refugee and displaced person camps in Italy and then making the journey to Germany, and then Gary, Indiana via Ellis Island in New York.

Soka was a lifelong member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and the Serbian Sisters Circle of St. Sava. She retired from St. Mary Medical Center with several years of service.

She was preceded in death by husband Blagoje (Blazo) Dragic, son George Dragic, parents Bozo and Jelena Drca and brothers-Milan, Sinisa, Nikola, Jovan and sister Borka.

Soka was a Loving mother to daughters, Lillian (Stanley), Galich, Smilka (Sasha) Parker, Dorothy (Larry) Mokry, and Borka/Barbara (Arnfinn) Grimsgard and son Danny (Mary-Maca) Dragic).

She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews both in the U.S. and in Serbia.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Pomen Service at 7:00 p.m. with V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating.

Funeral Services will be Friday at St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, directly at 10:00 a.m. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery.

For further information please contact Savich & Semplinski directors at Burns Funeral Home (219) 769-0044 or burnsfuneral.com.

Sep 12
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Mary Chapman – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Mary Chapman. Memory eternal.

Mary Chapman, age 98 (April 10, 1917 – September 11, 2015), passed away peacefully September 11th at the Crown Point Christian Village.

She was preceeded in death by her husband, Ernest, mother, Diana Demich, father, Theodore Knezevich, 4 sisters, 2 brothers and step-father, Daniel Demich.

Mary is survived by her loving children: Karen (Robert) McFarland, Crown Point, IN, Randy Chapman, Lowell, IN, Joyce (Michael) Skolak, Hobart, IN and George (Laura) Chapman, Leigh Acres, FLA; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Mary was a former employee of the School City of Gary, retiring after 24 years of service.

She was a long-time member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, the Circle of Serbian Sisters – Kolo Sestara.

Visitation will be Monday, September 14th, 4:00-8:00 p.m. with Pomen Service at 7:00 p.m. Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, with V. Rev Marko Matic and V. Rev Bogdan Zjalic, officiating.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 15th, directly at 10:00 a.m. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery.

For further information please contact Savich & Semplinski Funeral Directors of Burns Funeral Home (219) 769-0044 or www.burnsfuneral.com.

See more at: http://www.burnsfuneral.com/obituaries/Mary-Chapman-12/#!/Obituary

Sep 08
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Milan Kolundzija – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Milan Kolundzija. Memory eternal.

Milan Kolundzija, age 76 of Hobart (June 15, 1939 – September 4, 2015), passed away September 4, 2015. Milan came to America in 1997.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ilija and Kata and sisters Danica and Boja. Milan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jeka Kolundzija; two beloved sons, Ilija (Mira) Kolundzija, and Djuro (Goranka) Kolundzija; cherished grandchildren, Djuro, Milan, Jelena and Bojana Kolundzija; sisters Dragica Hrkman and Milka Manojlovic. Also many other relatives here and in Serbia.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 7, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN with a Pomen Service at 7:00 p.m. V. Rev Bogdan Zjlaich officiating.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville. Interment Memory Lane Cemetery.

For any further information please contact Savich & Semplinski Funeral Directors at Burns Funeral Home, (219) 769-0044.

See more at: http://www.burnsfuneral.com/obituaries/Milan-Kolundzija/#!/Obituary

 

Jul 23
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Ewald Milisavljevich – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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The Clergy, Executive Board, and Members of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church express condolences to the family of Ewald Milisavljevich. Memory eternal.

Ewald Milisavljevich, age 72 of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.

He was born on March 27, 1943 in Bielefeld, Germany to the late Stanoje and Eleonore Milisavljevic. On November 26, 2014 Ewald celebrated his 50th year of membership with the Mason’s Lake Lodge #157 and he was also a PABG of Job’s Daughters Int. (44). Ewald was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed going to local car shows. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years, Margene Milisavljevich; children: Eric (Linda) Milisavljevich, Diane (Jim) Goodman, Sarah (Mike) Kralj; brother: Jugoslav (Terry) Milisavljevich; brother-in-law: George Sladic; grandchildren: Emily, Matthew, Andrew, Sophia; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Milka Sladic.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, July 24, 2015 10:00am DIRECTLY at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church (9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410) V.Rev. Marko Matic officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery (Merrillville, IN).

Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Rendina Funeral Home (5100 Cleveland St. Gary, IN) with a prayer service at 5:00pm and a masonic memorial service to follow.

A short visitation will also be held on Friday, July 24, 2015 at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church from 9:15am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lake Lodge 157.

For more information please call 219-980-1141.

See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/post-tribune/obituary.aspx?n=ewald-milisavljevich&pid=175348711&fhid=19185#sthash.Imm28xLr.dpuf

Jun 12
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100 Year Old St. Sava Member Alma Milisavljevic Funeral Arrangements

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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.

Mar 25
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Mildred Kosovich – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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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.

See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?pid=170409121#sthash.Anx6spcA.dpuf

Mar 06
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Charlie Tesovic – Memory Eternal ✝ Vjecnaja Pamjat

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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.