Marija Rancic

Marija Rancic obituary, Chicago, IL

Marija Rancic

Marija Rancic Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muzyka & Son Funeral Home - Chicago on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Marija Rancic, age 78, of Suljkovac, Serbia, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born July 29, 1947 to parents Radomir and Emilija Cvejic; wife of the late Dimitrije Rancic; beloved mother and grandmother, aunt and sister, godmother and friend.
Marija grew up in her native village of Suljkovac in Serbia and came to America with her husband and family in the early seventies. She worked diligently to support her family and warmed the hearts of those around her. She will be remembered with joy by all of those who knew her, especially her family Rancic, Cvejic, Vlaškovic, Brankovic and Stevanovic, her family in Serbia and in America.
Opelo (Funeral Service), 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at New Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery, 35240 W. Grant Ave., Third Lake. Interment New Gracanica Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Muzyka & Son Funeral Home. For more information, please call (773) 545-3800.
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