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Slavko Lazich Obituary
Slavko Lazich passed away May 24, 2011 at the age of 79. He was married to Violet (nee Solaya) for 54 years. Loving father to Michael (Marisa), John (Gordana), Adam (Stephanie). Dear deda to Nicholas, Marianna, Dana, Matthew, Jelena, Ilija, Mila, and Novak. Survived by sister, Helen (Edward) Zuzik. Mr. Lazich was a U.S. Army veteran of Korean Conflict. Slavko was a active parishioner of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing, IL. He was past president of S.S.S. Sloboda Choir and director of St. Archangel Michael Tamburitzan groups. He was past officer for over 20 years of the Serbian National Federation and member of Karageorgevich Lodge #25 SNF. Slavko was always proud of his hometown, Farrell, PA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 28, 2011 at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church, Lansing, IL. He will lie in state at church from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 9:30 a.m. Very Rev. Dr. Milos Vesin officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Visitation Friday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. and Pomen Service at 7:30 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave. (four blocks north of 162nd St. Rt. 6) Dolton/South Holland, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Slavko's name. "Vjecnaja Pamjat" (708) 841-2300.
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Memories and Condolences
for Slavko Lazich
r q
June 3, 2011
slavko was a great guy, always cheerful, smart, he will be missed
Donna Kokanovich
May 30, 2011
Dear Kumovi,
I'm very sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Kuma Donna Kokanovich
Chris & Celia Vuich
May 27, 2011
Dear Lazich family,
Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. We were saddened to hear of +Slavko's passing. His kind smile and warm nature will always be remembered.
Memory Eternal.
Roger & Harlee Charriere
May 27, 2011
I am so sad to hear the news of Slavko passing. I think of him often. Always remember the Farrell BB teams, going to Chicago to play in the SNF tournaments. Slavko was always there to cheer on his home team. Slavko was proud of Farrell and Farrell Serbs were all proud of him. Mr. & Mrs. Roger Charriere
Anka Dragicevich
May 27, 2011
Dear Lazich Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest sympathy.
+Slavko was a good man that always had good words.
Memory Eternal.
The Dragicevich Family,
Bob, Anka, Bobby, Alex and Danica
Martha Ostoich Teshich
May 27, 2011
Dear Violet, Michael, John, Adam and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of +Slavko's passing. He was a good friend to all of us in South Chicago through choir, church, and as a leader of our Jr. Sotaya. +Slav always had a great welcome and big smile when he saw you. Proud of his family and his heritage, he used his activity in our church to make it a better place. He was my tambura instructor, Jr. Sotaya leader, fellow choir member and friend. I can relate to his love of his hometown Farrell...he always knew his roots and the importance keeping them close to his heart. Vjecnaja Pamjat..
Sam and Desa Radowick
May 27, 2011
Dear Lazich Family: Please accept our sympathies at the passing of Slavko. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May his memory be eternal.
John, Juka, Milan, and George Martich
May 27, 2011
Dear Mrs. Lazich, Michael, John, Adam, and family,
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your husband, father, and deda. +Slavko's love of all things Serbian were a true inspiration to everyone. Unfortunately we are unable to be with you but please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Vjecnaja Pamjat!
May 27, 2011
Mike, John,Adam, to you and your Mom and family, our sympathies and best wishes for many joyous memories. Sending you my best and prayers. Rick , Rob, Judy Gradisek
Dodie Pavichevich-Bukala
May 27, 2011
My deepest sympathy on your loss. +Slavko was a great guy. I have so many memories of him and that great smile. May God help you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ljubi Hayden
May 26, 2011
Dear Vi, "Boys" and Family,
When we think of +Slavko, we see his walk, his smile-always, his laugh,
his love of tambura-playing AND teaching,his family,basketball, the Savez, +Cici Adam, Sloboda, Sloboda's Tamburashi, FARRELL and being Serbian. We had some really good talks;he was a good neighbor. He will be missed.......
Love,
Ljubi and Bato
Wendie Terrazas
May 26, 2011
To Slavko's family,
I am sooo very sorry for your loss. Slavko was like a grandfather to me, I loved him very much. I just found out about his death and am wishing I had gotten to say good-bye. I will never forget how upset he got when he found out I had cancer, he was more upset than most of my own family. I was always happy to see him when I could as he always had a hug waiting for me. He was the kindest and most caring people I have EVER known. I will never forget him and can only imagine how upsetting this is for your family. Please know I am keeping you ALL in my prayers, and I know he is watching over all of you. God Bless!!!
May 26, 2011
Dear Violet and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Bill and I always loved seeing Slavko and spending time with him...His love of Serbian music and Serbian culture was always present in that beautiful smile and that twinkle in his eye. We will miss him......
Love, Dawn and Bill Anderson
May 26, 2011
Lazich Familija: May His Memory Be Eternal. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Mark, Kathy, Nicholas & Stephanie (Novi,MI)
Nikola i Nada Jovic
May 26, 2011
JOHN & GORDIE & FAMILY:
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to the Lazich family on the passing of your beloved Father, Deda & Husband. May God bless you & comfort you all during this difficult time!
+ Vjecnaja Pamjat +
+ Memory Eternal +
May 26, 2011
Dear Michael and Family, We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you this weekend. Sincerely, John,Kathy,Brett,Brandon and Jack
Diane Poznanovich-Lyman
May 26, 2011
I will always remember +Slavko fondly. My condolences are with his family during their time of grief. Memory Eternal. - Kushie
Sandy Jovanovski
May 26, 2011
To the Lazich Family,
please accept my deepest sympathy on the
passing of Slavko. Vjecnaja Pamjat!
Sandy(Peyovich)Jovanovski
Whiting, In
May 26, 2011
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of our brother Slavko Lazich. Brother Lazich will be remembered as a tireless worker and supporter of the Serb National Federation. His dedication to his family, his Serbian Orthodox faith and to the Serb National Federation is an example to which we all can aspire to. On behalf of the SNF Baord of Directors , I extend my sincerest condolences to the family of Brother Lazich
" Vjecnaja Pamjat "
Peter Borkovich
President, Serb National Federation
Joanne Pusara Kloth
May 26, 2011
Lazich Family -
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your Beloved Husband, Father, and Deda. Many good memories of +Slavko from our Church Tambura Group days as a youngster. May God Bless his soul in his Kingdom, and may he comfort all of you.
Joanne Pusara Kloth along with Milos & Danica Pusara
Nedeljko Rev. Lunich
May 26, 2011
Dear family of the late Slavko Lazich,
Slavko was a true Serb and a good Christian Orthodox. He loved his people and his Church. His contributions to the SNF are enermous.
He was a family man, a backbone of the St. Archangel Michael Church School Congregation. I personally enjoyed his company and was proud of having such a man in our Serbian national and religious circles. He raised his family in a true Serbian spirit. Be proud, dear family, of this man of great stature.
God bless his soul. We will miss him.
My sincere sympathy.
Prayerfully,
Fr. Ned Lunich,
Joliet, Illinois
May 26, 2011
To the Lazich family,with deepest sympathy we keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Dee and John Niegos New Port Richey,Florida
The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home
May 26, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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