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Thornridge Funeral Home - Dolton (Janusz Family Funeral Service)

15801 S. Cottage Grove Avenue

Dolton, Illinois

Michael Lalich Obituary

Michael "Mike" Lalich, July 3, 2009, beloved husband of Dorothy "Dolly", nee

Orlich; loving father of Joseph (Joan) and Michael (Dr. Laura) Lalich; fond grandfather of Dr. Michael

Lalich, Joseph and Shelby, Austin,

Aubrie and Alanna; great-grandfather of Luke; dear brother of Mildred (late Joseph) Bloch, late Mary Lalich, late Sophie (late Nick) Krajac, late George Lalich and late Steve "Tom-Tom" (Mildred) Lalich; also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Veteran of WWII. Mike was an Insurance Agent for 50 years with State Farm Insurance Co. Member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, S.S.S. Sloboda Choir, Karageorgevich Lodge #25 S.N.F., Masonic Lodge and The Shriners. Funeral services Wednesday at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church Lansing. Will lie in state at church from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Very Rev. Dr. Milos Vesin officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, IN. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. with a Pomen Service at 7 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Four Blocks North of 162nd St. (Rt. 6) Dolton/South Holland, 708-841-2300

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Lalich

21 Entries

GEORGE DROBAC

August 6, 2009

To the Lalich Family,
Please accept my deepest sympahty over the loss of your husband and father. Mike was a dear friend of my late father for so many years. Mike was the only person we ever went to for our insurance needs. I only learned about his passing today adn would like to extend my sympahty to all his family. May his memory be eternal.

July 21, 2009

To the family of Mike Lalich,

Please accept my deepest sympathy over the loss of your husband and father. I remember him well -- and I know that he and my Dad were friends for years.

I apologize for not attending his wake. I only learned that he passed away when I was talking to my friend -- Nick Rakich -- this past Sunday (July 19th).

Mr. Lalich was a good man, who always had a kind word for everyone. I am sure that he and my Dad are having a shot of "Slivo" together in Heaven right now.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God Bless You all.

Ed Sambol and Family (Evergreen Park and Chicago, Illinois)

Carol Weirbeky

July 20, 2009

Dear Lalich Family;

Please accept this expression of sympathy sent on behalf of everyone in my extended family. Mike was a friend to all and we will miss him.

Carol Weirbeky, Nicole Oliver, Donna and Joe Pejic, Sophie Burbick and son Andy.

July 8, 2009

Dear Joe and Mike, My condolences. Your Dad alaways had a kind word for me. As a kid I rememeber him in our home remodeling for my Mom. Please accept my apologies for not attending the services for your Dad. Our fathers were dear friends and I hope they are sharing a laugh together. With great respect, Daniel Vukobratovich and Family

Bob & Vietta Fuller

July 7, 2009

Mike was truly one of a kind--funniest stand-up comedian, mainstay tenor for years in Sloboda, great friend and, most of all, loving husband, father and deda--truly a gentleman. Our deepest sympathies to his family. He will be sorely missed by all who were privileged to know him.

Ljubi Hayden

July 7, 2009

Dear Kumovi Lalich and extended families:
Kum Mikie was one of a kind! On Sloboda choir trips, we all wondered what he knew about "Suzi" that we didn't! Who can forget our trip to Butte when he had us marching in cadence after the hayride! He rarely got through telling a joke before cracking up before the punchline, his face reddened and his smile wide....his wit was known to all of us. He loved our Sloboda Choir as he was a pillar in the tenor section for some 60 years. May your memories of him bring a smile on your faces and he did for all of us.
Very sincerely,
Kumovi Bato,Ljubi Hayden and Family

Earlene (Rotz) Morgan

July 7, 2009

Joe, Shelby & Luke,

So sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 6, 2009

This is the passing of my last and dearest uncle and my heart is indeed heavy. He was so kind to my mother and always made a special effort to visit her and comfort her in her last days. He was the "baby" of the family and was fondly thought of in that manner by my mother, the late Sophie Krajac. I will remember my uncle telling me stories of Henny Penny, Goosey Loosey and "The Sky Is Falling" so dramatically that I thought it probably was! He loved his family and was so devoted to Aunt Dollie. I will have difficulty not having him around to call with my unending questions about family history and WWII. I will miss him terribly, he was an incredible man.........Mary[Krajac]Domke, Ogden Dunes,Indiana

July 6, 2009

We were saddened to learn of the death of Mike, we will miss his smile and hearty laugh. May his memory be eternal. John and Mary Stamos

July 6, 2009

We were saddened to learn of the death of Mike, we will miss his smile and hearty laugh. May his memory be eternal. John and Mary Stamos

Ljubi Hayden

July 6, 2009

Dear Kuma Dollie,Joey,Joan,Micheal,Laura and families:
Kum Mikie was one of a kind! He loved singing with our Sloboda Choir and was a pillar in our tenor section for more than 60 years. On Sloboda choir trips, he had us all wondering what "he knew about Suzie" that we didn't!! He couldn't tell a joke without cracking up before he got to the punch line! Who will ever forget our choir trip to Butte and Kum Mikie having us all marching after the hayride....the best of times. He was such a big part of those grand Sloboda memories; to say he will be missed is a gross understatement. May all of your wonderful memories about your Mikie, Dad, Deda and Uncle keep the smile on your faces; this is how we will remember him.
Very sincerely,
Kumovi Bato, Ljubi Hayden and Family

July 6, 2009

My sympathy to the entire Lalich family.
Mike will be missed by me--very much.
He always had a smile for you, time for talk, interested in what you were doing. He made me smile constantly, even in tough times.
Mike, I will miss your wonderful smile.
Eli Grba, (Florence, Al.)

Rev. Ned Lunich

July 6, 2009

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family of Michael Lalich, a great man and good friend. On so many ocacsions I enjoyed his friendly greeting. May the good Lord embrace him in His heavenly kingdom.
God bless his soul. Vjecnaja Pamjat!
Fr. Ned Lunich
Joliet, Illinois

July 6, 2009

Dear Michael and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing...He was a great guy and I was happy to have met him...
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Hugs,
Karen

Roberta Lemaich

July 6, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the Lalich family on the passing of Mike. Mike was always so nice to me. He had a very claming effect on people and always looked so dapper every time you saw him. God rest his soul. Truly a loss of a wonderful individual. I will miss him.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

July 7, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bill & Zora Pavichevich

July 6, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Mike was a wonderful man and will be missed. God rest his soul.

Martha Ostoich Teshich

July 6, 2009

When I think of Kum Mikie, I smile and remember his quick wit at choir and the times he entertained us on choir trips and laughing so hard he cried at many of rehearsals as he teased the basses. His solid tenor voice was a mainstay in his section. His dedication to his church and Serbian people was a gift he gave us all. To Kuma Dolly, Joey, Michael and families, you have my deepest and sincerest sympathies and love at this sad time. He will be so greatly missed.
Kumovi
Martha , Butch, & Nick Teshich

Jean and Dennis Koster

July 6, 2009

We were so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a sweet and caring man, and we always enjoyed seeing him at family parties and holidays. Mr. Lalich always had such a deep love for his family, friends and church. I will miss his smile and laughter. Our condolences to the whole family.

Dodie Bukala

July 6, 2009

My deepest sympathy to your family. Mike was a great person and will be missed. May your memories help you through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Mishie & Donna Rakich

July 6, 2009

Deepest sympaties and condolences to Mike's family. His humor and smile will be missed by all.

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