Petar Kercov

Petar Kercov obituary, Third Lake, IL

Petar Kercov

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19

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Muzyka & Son Funeral Home

5776 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

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Petar Kercov Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muzyka & Son Funeral Home - Chicago on Feb. 13, 2026.
Petar Kercov, age 94, passed away at home in Chicago on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mira; loving step-father of Andrew (Meaghan) Blake; cherished grandfather of Devin, Alex, and Isabel; dear uncle of Nena. He will be missed dearly by family and friends in the United States and in Serbia.

Visitation Thursday, February 19, 2026 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. with Pomen (Wake Service) 6:30 p.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Opelo (Funeral Service) Friday, February 20, 2026 11 a.m. at New Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery, 35420 W. Grant Ave., Third Lake. Interment New Gracanica Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Memory Care Center of Lutheran Hospital.

Arrangements entrusted to Muzyka & Son Funeral Home. For more information, please call (773) 545-3800.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Muzyka & Son Funeral Home

5776 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630

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