Mileva Susnar Obituary

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MILEVA SUSNAR Mileva Susnar passed away peacefully on December 31, 2010, in the company of her beloved son, Mitch. Mileva was born October 10, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to parents Nevena and Blogoja Borkovich. As a young woman, she was active in the Serbian community, and particularly enjoyed her all female Serbian band, "The Kosovo Girls." While playing at a function, she caught the eye of Mero Susnar, a member of an all male Serbian orchestra. They soon married, settled in Brookfield, WI and had three children, Lana, Lisa and Mitch. A graduate of the Layton School of Art, Mileva was an extremely accomplished artist and worked as the only female on a team of commercial artists at the firm of Klau Van Peterson, achieving great recognition for her outstanding work. Mileva moved with her husband and children to Florida where they were residents of Palm Beach for many years. In 1977, they moved to Montecito, CA where they spent many years with family and grandchildren. Mileva was a member of the Lobero Associates and Music Academy of the West. Mileva and Mero then made their home in Rancho Mirage, CA. She was committed to her family and friends and greatly touched many lives with her kind and giving spirit, as well as her remarkable sense of style. Mileva is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Mero. She is survived by her sister, Gladys Monafo; her son, Mitch Susnar; daughters, Lana Marme-Phillips and Lisa Susnar-Geesey; grandchildren, Kendall, Kyle, Mero, Mero, Leila and Alex, and great-grandson, Mateo. She is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. A private memorial will be held by her family. Donations may be made to: "La Quinta High School Choirs" c/o Terri Ridilla, La Quinta High School, 79255 Westward Ho, La Quinta, CA 92253. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jan. 7 to Jan. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Mileva Susnar

10 Entries

Nev Crnojevich

January 22, 2011

Please accept my sincere condolences, Mitch, on the passing of your incredible mother. She was a classy, fun-loving lady who never forgot where she came from. Her lifelong friendship with my mother and the rest of "the girls" was a delight.

Memory Eternal!

Warmest Regards,

Janet/Nevenka Crnojevich

Anja Farin

January 10, 2011

Love and prayers for all of you cousins during this difficult time. May her memory be eternal!

Love,

Anja, Dave, Elia, Elena, Jasper & Liam

Tammy Dugal

January 9, 2011

Mitch,
Thinking of you during this time of loss. It has been years since we've spoken, but you are my friend and I know how much you loved your mom. Blessings to your entire family.
Tammy McCranels Dugal

Milan Mrvichin

January 9, 2011

Please know that our thoughts are with you at your Mom's passing. You are never alone in going through this difficult time. And while right now the sadness foreshadows all else, it will give way to the fondest memories of how your Mom touched our lives. All our love - Milan & Jo

January 9, 2011

Dear Mitch. We share in your sorrow with the passing of your mother. We know what a devoted son you have been and what an inspiration you've been to others with your kind and thoughtful care of your mother. You were there when you were needed the most and that came from all your love for her.. Your mother knows, Take good care.
Jim Bradford & John Towski

Judith Wood

January 8, 2011

Dear Mitch, Lisa and Lana, Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. We're thinking of your family at this difficult time. Memory eternal. Love and peace to you all, Judith, Steve, Sophie, Sam and Charlotte Wood.

January 8, 2011

Our prayers are with you all. We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Lela! She was a wonderful lady and will be deeply missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. Love, Pete & Deb Radakovich New Berlin, WI

Colleen Courtney

January 8, 2011

Dear Mitch
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. You are in my prayers in a special way, as always!
Love
Colleen Courtney

January 7, 2011

On behalf of myself and my family, I want to express our sincere sympathies to Lani, Lisa, Mitch and their families on the death of my dear Aunt Lela. She will always be remembered for her elegance, her kindness and her grace. "In our memories eternally", with love, Nevena, Jim, Amelia (Steve), Emily and Stephanie

Bob Hall(Savatovich)

January 7, 2011

Today Jan 7th is Serbian Xmas and the joy was taken out when I read about the passing of Mileva Susnar. Always Leila to me. What a great lady! Talented, friendly and kind. The Borkovich family and my family (Savatovich) were friends as were the Susnar's. Brother-in-law Steve Susnar was one of my closest friends. I will never forget the "Kosovo Girls" rendition of Pistol Packing Mama in Serbian. A few years ago I went to their home at Morningside for dinner. I would see Mero at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Palm Desert, CA. We were planning on writing some articles about Serbian people who were successful in life and business, Mero being one of them, that never happened. To the Susnar family "hristos se rodi"

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