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Stella Tomanovich Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muzyka & Son Funeral Home - Chicago on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Stella Tomanovich, age 100, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 18, 2025, in Des Plaines, IL. She was born on November 25, 1924, in Suchowola, Poland. Stella was the beloved wife of the late Dobry and a loving mother to Milan, Olga (Richard) Collier, George (Emily), and Alex (Deanne). She was a cherished grandmother to Michael, Leah, Joseph, Zach (Christy), Adam, and Noah, and a proud great-grandmother to John and Colin. Stella was preceded in death by her brother and three sisters in Poland, and she leaves behind many nieces and nephews there.
A long-time member of Old Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church, Stella lived in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago for many years. She deeply cared for her neighbors and their families, especially the children. In return, her neighbors generously looked after her in later in life. All were welcome in her home, where she was always ready to offer a drink in your glass and a meal on your plate. Stella had a fondness for animals, and her home became a favorite stop for neighborhood pets. Over the years, she cared for many shelter animals.
Stella will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Old Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church, located at 3062 W. Palmer Square, Chicago, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the Opelo (Funeral Service) at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Montrose Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Muzyka & Son Funeral Home. For more information, please call (773) 545-3800.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be directed to your favorite animal shelter or the West Suburban Humane Society.
Cemetery Details
Montrose Cemetery
5400 North Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60630 Previous Events
Visitation
JUN 25. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT)
Old Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church
3062 West Palmer Square
Chicago, IL 60647
Opelo (Funeral Service)
JUN 25. 11:00 AM (CT)
Old Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church
3062 West Palmer Square
Chicago, IL 60647 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Stella Tomanovich, please visit our Tree Store.

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