Gertrude-Miholic-Obituary

Gertrude Ann Miholic

Waukegan, Illinois

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The passing of our mother, Gertrude Ann (Repp) Miholic, signals the end of a small piece of Waukegan history. Mom was a 1st generation American whose parents, born in Yugoslavia, now Slovenia, were part of the "Great European Migration." They settled on the south side of Waukegan where ethnic...

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Dear Family, Your mother was one of the greatest Hobby Lobby ladies and friend to my father and mother, Felix and Mary Svete. I had such a nice visit with her at my mother's funeral and enjoyed a few good telephone chats! I'm sure that she will be sorely missed by many people. What a very kind giving soul! Connie Svete Kenney and Bob Svete

I did not know Mrs. Miholic although the last name was familiar. That´s why I read this obituary. It brought back so many memories of visiting my grandpa, knowing that my dad (Bob Pierce) grew up at 10th & McAlister. After he got married my mom & he rented an upstairs apartment in that neighborhood. Dad was also a first generation Slovenian. Such a nice area. I thought of Push Buttons (Pushy´s) & Slovenic Hall. I can´t help but think that Mrs. Miholic knew the Pierce family as dad was also...

I am so very sorry to hear of "Aunt" Gert´s passing. She was a rare & wonderful lady! A true friend to my Mom , Gerrie. All my love to all of her family. I know how much she´ll be missed. God speed Aunt Gert - say hi to Mom for me