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Mile Ceko Obituary
Born on April 19,1926 in Selo Obljaj, Grahovo in the former Yugoslavia, reposed on February 25, 2013 in Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Anastasia Ceko; loving father of George (Roxanne) Ceko, Mile Jr. (Beverly) Ceko, John "Jovo" Ceko, Very Rev. Nikola (Sandra) Ceko, and Daniel "Dusan"(Mary) Ceko; fond grandfather of Mile III "Mike"(Lucy) Ceko, Joanne (Anthony) Strezo, Diane (Atoa) Hmad, Timothy (Jennifer) Ceko, Daniel (Wendy) Ceko, Catherine "Cat" Ceko, Andreana Ceko, and Maria Ceko. Also survived by eleven great-grandchildren, brother, Djuro, sister, Milka and many devoted nieces, nephews, and kumovi in North America and Europe. Preceded in death by his parents, Jovo and Joka Ceko; his brothers, Savo and Dr. Nikola; and his sister, Slavojka. Mile was a proud WWII veteran serving with the Serbian Chetniks in the former Yugoslavia and member of the Movement of Serbian Chetniks Corps Regiment "Gavrilo Princip." After the war, Mile emigrated to the United States and began working for Republic Steel. Married for 60 years, Mile and Anastasia generously and faithfully served the Serbian Orthodox Church, their beloved children and family, as well as the greater community. For many years, he helped countless other Serbian immigrants assimilate to life in the United States. Mile was an active member of the St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox parish since 1950, and at the consecration of the new Saint Archangel Michael Church in Lansing, Illinois, he was honored as "kum" (sponsor). He is the recipient of several Episcopal Gramatas of Recognition for his lifelong service to the Serbian Orthodox Church, including in the ministries of the Altar and Chanting.. Funeral Services will be held at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Lansing, Illinois on Monday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. Will lie in state from 9:30 am until time of service with Very Rev. Dr. Milos Vesin officiating. Interment St. Sava Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. Visitation at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago on Sunday, March 3 from 4 to 9 p.m. with a Pomen Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church are preferred. (773) 731-2749.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dodie & Bob Brunell -- Matt, Amanda & Gabe Bukala
March 4, 2013
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your your Dad and Grandfather. He was truly a wonderful man. I have so many memories of him around the church. May all your memories help you throught his most difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you now and always. Vjecnaja Pamjat!
March 4, 2013
My deepest sympathies and sincerest thoughts are with you, Dan.
Ania
Jeanne Arezina
March 3, 2013
I was honored to call this man my Kum you will be missed. This world was a much better place while you were in it you live in my heart and be in my prayers always.
Colleen Haran
March 2, 2013
Cat...my deepest sympathies on the loss of your grandfather. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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March 1, 2013
I offer my sincere condolences during this hard time. Take comfort in reading the Bible and drawing close to God in prayer.
Martha Ostoich Teshich
March 1, 2013
To the entire Ceko Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on your father's passing. He was a good man and his devotion to our church will forever be a legacy of which you can all can be proud. Vjecnaja Pamjat!
Martha Ostoich Teshich
Colleen Kenney
March 1, 2013
May You turn to the Lord for comfort and strength.My thoughts and prayers are with you. He must have been a very special man to have raised such an extraordinary son, Dan
Duro Krneta
March 1, 2013
To the entire Ceko family we send our condolences our thoughts & prayers go out to you all at this very sad time with the passing of your beloved father
may he rest in peace.
Jovanka Kloth
March 1, 2013
Kumovi Ceko Family - We are so very sorry to hear about your beloved father and grandfather. Kum Mile was truly a very kind and caring man, and very dedicated to his family and church. May he rest in peace, and may his memory be eternal! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kumovi Milos & Danica Pusara and Larry, Jovanka and Dejan Kloth
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