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Jeri Vrtikapa Obituary
Jeri Vrtikapa (nee Carter)
VALPARAISO, IN - Jeri Vrtikapa (nee Carter) age 91, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Mirko Vrtikapa and sister Betty (late Lew) Rose, and family members Richard (Rose) Vrtikapa, Olga (Ted) Vukelich, Gordon Vrtikapa, Steve (Judy) Vrtikapa, and Dessa (John) Bogosian.
Jeri is survived by her three beloved daughters, Denise Langham, Beth (late Joe) Kristoff, and Laura (James) Fratzke; and her six cherished grandchildren, Adam, Garrett, Kara (Nick), Dan, Alexa and Lauren; dear in laws, Ann (late Ted) Rudman, Milena (late George) Rudman, and John (Sue) Vrtikapa; also numerous nieces, nephews, family members and Kumovi. May her memory be eternal.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, with funeral services beginning at 10:30 a.m. V. Rev. Marko Matic officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery. Family wishes are that any memorial contributions be made to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. For further information please call Mileva or David at (219) 736-5840 or www.mycalumetpark.com.
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Ann
March 3, 2025
I think of you so often! I can still hear your soft, soothing voice. You have blessed so many people and are missed every today. I love you Aunt Jeri!!!
Barb Smith
October 7, 2019
Sincere condolences from Barb Smith and family. Jeri was a special lady and fondly remembered.
Barb Smith, Piper Bakrevski, Kenny Smith, and Cheryl Smith
Lisa (Vrtikapa) Toth
October 4, 2019
Though I haven't seen my Aunt Jeri for a few years, I always have, and will continue, to think very fondly of her. She would often visit our house after Uncle Mirko passed. If my parents weren't home she thought enough of me to stay and visit with just me! What a wonderful feeling to know that you are enough! May you be at rest and in peace in God's heavenly kingdom surrounded by friends and family that have gone before you. Love you Aunt Jeri. Memory eternal.
Michael and Joanne Kovacich
October 4, 2019
Dear Vrtikapa family,
We were saddened to hear of Jeri's passing. She was such a sweet person and she struggled with so many health issues. May she now rest in peace.
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