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Robert Milinkovich Obituary
Milinkovich, Robert J. age 55, of Niles, formerly of Des Plaines, beloved husband of the late Mary Kay (nee Ryan), loving father of Nicholas and Melanie Milinkovich, fond grandfather of Jessica and Alexis Milinkovich, devoted son of Nadyne (the late Millard) Milinkovich, dear brother of Richard (Irene) Milinkovich and Roger (Peggy) Milinkovich, cherished Partner of Dina Schreiber. Owner-Operator of the Grand Wire and Display Co. of Chicago. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Oehler Funeral Home Des Plaines Chapel, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, where services will be held Friday, at 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN, 38101-0050, appreciated. For further info: 847-824-5155To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Milinkovich
Sponsored by DINA SCHREIBER, CHERISHED PARTNER.
June 16, 2009
Bob
Happy 59th Birthday. I miss and love you very much.
You are always in my heart,every minute of everyday.
Love,
Dina
April 17, 2009
April 18th, 2009
Bob
It is 3 years today that my life changed forever. They say that time heals,but my heart is still empty. I am able to go on because of your strength that you showed everyday battling your disease.
I miss you so much. You are still the first thought I have in the morning and the last thought before I go to bed.
There are times that I feel that you are here, Those days mean so much to me.
So rest, my love and know that you are always in my heart.
Love
Dina
Dina Schreiber
June 16, 2008
Bob,
Happy 58th birthday. I love and miss you very much.
Love,
Dina
Mia Kirsch
April 23, 2008
In Memoriam
Robert J. Milinkovich
1950 - 2006
I recently wrote this for my husband Joe, and thought that it might reflect some of the feelings that we all share regarding the passing of someone we love and care for every much.
It has been two years since we lost Bob, and I can not believe the twists and turns that life can take in such a short time. Both painful and joyful are the memories of the past two years for my family and Bob's. I hope that one day we will all find peace like Bob and those that we have loved and lost. This is for all of them and us...
We think we have time, but only God knows how much
We never stop to realize the lives that we touch
We take for granted the people in our lives,
We take them for granted until one of them dies.
Now we sit and we wonder why we said what we did,
Never thinking for one moment that they wouldn’t live.
We sit and we wonder why we wasted so much time,
A chance to say “I love you” again is utterly sublime
We wonder if they know how we feel now that their gone,
And how this feeling never ends with each passing dawn.
Grieve and regret go hand in hand,
And many people experience it all over this land.
Pride stops us from fighting and admitting we’re wrong,
If only we knew that they didn’t have that long.
If only we had listened to our hearts and not to our heads,
Grieve and not regret would be greater after their dead.
We long for the times when our hearts beat as one,
But God answered swiftly and said that they’re done.
A job must be completed by each one of us,
Then God will let us go home, in that I must trust.
The pain and the sorrow are almost too much,
And we long for a time when they could reach out and touch.
Our hearts are heavy now that we’re alone,
The only comfort we find is one day we to will go Home.
As much as we pray to let us go now,
God’s only reply is, “This I can not allow”.
When our life is over and all tasks are done,
We will all be reunited with the next morning sun.
As we wait in this limbo until our time is near,
There is only one this that is perfectly clear.
Death does not stop love, and we can not change the things
We said and did with their time that remained.
We pray that their at peace and are able to rest,
For those of us here, we wish them the best.
We ask them to watch over us and help us day to day,
We do this every time we kneel down and pray.
Life is a waiting game and a time to reflect,
On all of those who left us and we truly respect.
When our time is over and we’re standing at those gates,
We’ll see them on the other side smiling and won’t that be great.
Spending eternity with those we love most,
That is truly a day to celebrate and I for one with start with a toast.
Dina Schreiber
April 18, 2008
April 18, 2007
My Dearest Bob
It is 2 years ago today that my life changed forever.
As I sit here trying to put my thoughts on paper, I cannot imagine how I got thru the last 2 years without you. Words cannot express how much I miss you. You are my first thought in the morning, and the last thought at night.
I believe that I am able to get thru the day because of you. I remember all the good times that we shared. There were so many of them., but most importantly I remember the strength that you showed while fighting this terrible disease. You were truly an inspiration to all and I want you to know what a truly remarkable man you were.
I miss your caring, your love, your sense of humor. I MISS YOU.
Although, the sun will never shine the same, I’ll always look to a brighter day. I know when I lay down to sleep, you’ll listen to me pray.,
And I know you’re shining down on me from heaven, and we will be together one day.
So rest my love, and know that you are always in my heart every minute of everyday.
I love you,
Dina
dina schreiber
December 26, 2007
Bob
Merry Christmas.I miss you so much. The holidays are not the same.I will love you always.
Dina
DINA SCHREIBER
June 15, 2007
BOB
6-16-50
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.TODAY YOU WOULD BE 57.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
YOUR ARE ALWAYS WITH ME
LOVE,
DINA
Mia Kirsch
April 18, 2007
In Memoriam
Robert J Milinkovich
June 16, 1950 – April 18, 2006
One year ago today, we lost a man who possessed many of the qualities that define and personify what a man should be to our society.
Bob Milinkovich was many things to many people, a father, a son, a brother, an uncle, a grandfather, a lover, a friend, a confident, a business man, a good person.
When we lost Bob after a lengthy and difficult battle to Cancer one year ago, we lost all that he was, and I doubt that I or most will ever find another like him in this life-time.
As we mark this somber anniversary, I am sitting with Dina, who has said several times this morning, “I can’t believe that I have not seen or spoken to him in a year”. I can not believe that a year has come and gone since that fateful night when Jill called me at 8:10pm to let me know that “Bob was gone”. I thought I was prepared, I thought that I had researched enough, and I thought that when the time came that there would be a certain amount of relief, relief that he was no longer suffering. I was wrong.
I have watched Bob’s family over the past year, as they try to deal and cope with the loss of their loved one, and at times things are normal, and then one little thing happens and you are once again reminded that he is not here. It is more than difficult; at times it is impossible to deal with.
Over the last year, there have been many changes, Nick has grown up before my very eyes, and has become a man that his father would be proud of, taking on the responsibilities of his fathers company, making it is own, nurturing it, and turning it into a prosperous business again, as his father had done years before him. I have to give Nick credit for all of his hard work and dedication, at the tender age of 22 he has more responsibility than most of us have in our 30’s and 40’s. He has honored his father’s memory, and for that he should be proud of himself.
Dina has also seen changes in her life, she will be a Grandmother for the first time in September, and she is very excited for little Brandon to arrive, on Thanksgiving, last year, her best friend Renee became a Grandmother for the first time too, and Kelly, Renee’s daughter, bestowed upon her one of the greatest honors by asking her to be Noelle’s Godmother. It turned what would have been a horrible holiday into one that she could truly give thanks for.
I think that this family has honored Bob in a very special way, although we can see or speak to Bob the way we once did, he is far from gone. He lives on through, stories, and memories, and actions. As long has we can remember all of those little stories that make us laugh, and never forget the type of person he was, and strife to be the type of person that he was, he will truly never be gone. He will live on forever.
I miss you Bob, rest well my friend, and one day soon we will all be reunited in His Kingdom for all eternity.
Your Friend,
Mia
DINA SCHREIBER
April 18, 2007
BOB
A YEAR AGO TODAY, MY LIFE CHANGED FOREVER. GOD TOOK YOU TO HEAVEN. IT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT I HAVEN'T TALKED TO YOU FOR A YEAR, OR HELD YOU IN MY ARMS OR TOLD YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU.
YOU ARE STILL MY FIRST THOUGHT WHEN I GET UP IN THE MORNING, AND THE LAST THOUGHT I HAVE BEFORE I GO TO BED.
I MISS YOU JUST AS MUCH TODAY AS I DID THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME.
I STILL HAVE MANY DAYS WHEN I CRY AND FEEL SO EMPTY. MY MIND KNOWS THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE, BUT MY HEART DOESN'T.
I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REMEMBER BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS THAT YOU AND I SHARED. THOSES ARE SO PRECIOUS TO ME. NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME.
BOB, YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF NICK. GRANDWIRE IS DOING VERY WELL, BECAUSE OF HIM. HE HAS YOUR DEDICATION AND STRENGTH.
TODAY, I'M GOING TO REMEMBER ALL THE HAPPY TIMES THAT YOU AND I SHARED. THERE WERE SO MANY OF THEM.
I THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A LIFETIME OF LOVE. NO ONE COULD EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE. YOU WERE THE BEST.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY
DINA
Nick Milinkovich
February 28, 2007
Hey big guy... Hope you're staying out of trouble... I'll have a drink for you down here... say hi to mom... See you later.. Hope i'm making you proud..
DINA SCHREIBER
February 14, 2007
BOB
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY.
LOVE YOU
DINA
DINA SCHREIBER
December 22, 2006
BOB,
IT'S 8 MONTHS SINCE YOU LEFT ME AND I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY.THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AND I FEEL SO EMPTY. I REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES THAT WE HAD. DECORATING THE TREE, SHOPPING, BAKING YOUR FAVORITE COOKIES. IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.YOU WERE MY LIFE AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH. IT IS SO HARD TO GET THRU EVERYDAY WITHOUT YOU, BUT I GET MY STRENGTH THRU YOU. THE STRENGTH THAT YOU SHOWED FIGHTING THIS TERRIBLE DISEASE.YOUR WERE ALWAYS SO POSITIVE EVERYDAY, NO MATTER HOW SICK YOU FELT. THAT IS WHAT I'M TRYING TO DO. THAT'S WHAT YOU TAUGHT ME.YOU ARE WITH ME EVERYDAY. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. I WILL MISS YOU EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE.
MERRY CHRISTMAS MY LOVE,
DINA
Dina Schreiber
June 21, 2006
Dearest Bob, My love,
It has been two months since you left me and my pain only increases. I miss you more and more every day. The only way I find the strength to continue day to day, is by remembering the courage and strength that you displayed for 2-1/2 years with the utmost dignity.
You and you alone have given me nine years of memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. You showered me with love, respect and happiness that I had never known existed until you. I am eternally grateful to you for all that you did for me. Not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for bringing you into my life.
You were my life and I am so incredibly lost without you. I think of you constantly. I close my eyes and see you smile. I dream of you hugging me, and telling me that you love me. There are times when I think that I can’t take the pain anymore. I sit at your graveside and talk to you, hoping against hope that I will hear some reply, I miss my best friend, and need to know somehow that you are with me.
I find myself asking during different times of the day; “what would Bob do in this situation”, and I listen for an answer that never comes, so I do what I think is best. This is the most difficult time in my entire life. I understand that you are at peace now and I am greatful that you are no longer suffering, but I would be lying if I didn’t say that part of me would rather have you here.
I understand that God has a plan for all of us, and I wait for an absolution that may never come in my lifetime, but I want you to know that you were a truly amazing man, and will always be missed more that you could ever imagine. I will love you and keep your memory alive all the days of my life.
With my undying love,
Dina
Stefny Randolph
June 12, 2006
I can not find the words to describe what a loving and generous man my uncle was. He cared so much for our entire family. I am so glad his last years were spent with someone he loved dearly. Nick, Dina, and Jill you all have a special place in his heart. Uncle Bob we love and miss you, but I know we will all meet again one day.
Mia Kirsch
May 5, 2006
I believe that we go to a heaven that we create. I believe that there is no pain, suffering or worry in this heaven. I believe that we are no longer bound to the earthly obligations we need to fulfill. I believe that we become enlightened to every question that we ever had. I believe that we have what we search for our entire lives…peace. Bob now is part of this elite entity.
They call death our final reward, granted to us by a God that has guided and watched over us our entire lives. I believe that this is true. After a lifetime of dreaming of a place and time where we can stop and enjoy only the best there is to offer, what greater reward could we be offered? Bob has earned his reward and is now enjoying it.
Those of us left behind, waiting to see Bob and all of those who have gone before us still suffer. We suffer the pains of lost love, lost family, a good friend, and a shoulder to lean on. We suffer life. We, with all of our selfish wants and needs are left behind with memories, good and bad. We feel guilty about things we said or didn’t say. We wonder if they know. We wait for our enlightenment.
Bob is truly missed. Life may go on, but it will never be the same. He affected so many lives; I don’t think he ever realized how much he meant to so many people.
I am one of the people left behind, and I suffer everyday like so many of you. I miss the people that I have lost in my life and think of them everyday. I pray for their souls. I dream of a time when I will see them again. I feel the guilt of missed opportunity, the gratitude of being allowed a relationship, and the faith that one day soon we will all be together.
Today, I pay tribute to Bob, because he endured so much. Bob knew what it meant to “suffer in silence”; he never complained during his battle and always looked to the future. I think we could all learn for this man. Bob was an amazing person. I am very grateful for the friendship that grew and memories that I have.
Jill Schreiber
April 25, 2006
To the Milinkovich family
I am so grateful that my mom had the honor of having someone as wonderful as Bob in her life. Bob was an amazing person and in many ways I considered him to be my stepfather. I will miss him very much. I love you Bob. One of the many good things that have come out of this is that now I have a stepbrother and for that I will always be grateful.
Christine Friberg
April 21, 2006
Milinkovich Family & Dina,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Bob was a very special, loving, generous person who will always be remembered by us. We are sending our love and many hugs!
Christine & Josh Friberg
Jennifer Engel
April 20, 2006
Bob, You were one of the most generous people I know. The ankle braclet that you and Dina gave me means the world to me. I will treasure it along with treasuring your friendship forever and I will never forget the memories we shared. love, Jennifer
Glen/Marcia Engel
April 20, 2006
Bob will be remembered in our minds and in our hearts. He will always be in my prayer. He was a wonderful man. He had so much compassion for people. He was so good to our daughter Jennifer. He will be missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to Dina and the whole crowd at Counrtyside, Bob played a big part in all of our lives.
Mary Ann Maida
April 20, 2006
In memory of Robert I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Tina Maldonado
April 20, 2006
To the Milinkovich Family and Dina:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Bob.
May your friends and family give you strength in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tina and John Varallo
Tom Kelly and Family
April 20, 2006
My (our) thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family - really going to miss you Bob - will always double down!
Nicole Rodriguez
April 20, 2006
We would like to send our deepest sympathy, and let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May it help you to know how many people share your sorrow, and stand with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Nicole & David Rodriguez
Dan Room
April 20, 2006
Going to miss ya bud. Thanks for all your help. Be good and don't cause to much trouble.
DanR.
Jillian Milinkovich
April 20, 2006
There are no words to say what my uncle meant to my family. He will never be forgotten and always be missed. I am grateful for the bond that has grown between all of us!
Jillian
Robin Pendergast
April 20, 2006
Bob, A great guy. I worked with him while @ RTC Industries. I asked could he make something for me for my sons 8th grade dance. Expecting a frame work with some tubes. Instead I got this big elaborate framework. He must have spent hrs on it. The school still uses it for various functions six years later. Bob is and will always be a great guy
RICH/GLORAIA/DONA MILINKOVICH
April 20, 2006
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