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Ida Babic Obituary
Born: January 4, 1931
Died: February 11, 2018
Ida Babic (nee Mavec), age 87, at rest on Sunday, February 11, 2018.
Born in Slovenia on January 4, 1931. Ida has been living in Joliet since she came to the United States as a refugee on December 11, 1950. She worked at Hart Shafner and Marx as a seamstress for many years. Ida married Dujo Babic on July 2, 1955. She was a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by her sons, Brannie (Kirsten) Babic of Sonoma, CA, and Victor (Peggy) Babic of Channahon, IL. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Anitra (Joel) Agalsoff of Thailand, Shannon Babic of San Francisco, CA, Alisha (Sgt. Edward) Lopez of GA, Sgt. Brandon Babic of LA, and Ryan and Tara Babic of Channahon, IL. Two great-grandsons, Noah White and Elijah Lopez ; brother, Albert (late Paula) Mavec; and sisters-in-law, Mary (late Felix) Mavec and Mary (late Marko) Babic survive her; along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and dear cousins Joe and Carmen Mavec of Glen Ellyn, IL.
Ida is preceded in death by her loving husband, Dujo Babic (2010); beloved daughter, Andrea Babic Tappan (1994); father, Joseph Mavec (who was murdered by the communists in Slovenia in 1943); mother, Frances (nee Cimperman) Mavec (1995); brother, Felix Mavec (2013); and infant twin sister (1931).
Ida was known for her cooking, and her baking which included delicious strudels and poticas. She also sewed for many years out of her home, treating her customers like family.
Ida was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet, Slovenian Catholic League, St. Joseph Altar and Rosary Society, St. Joseph Seniors, and the Croatian Cultural Club.
Please omit flowers. Donations can be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice. The family is very grateful to the care she received from them during her illness.
A celebration of Ida's life will begin on Saturday, February 17, 2018 with a visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet from 8:30 a.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Joliet. There will be no funeral home visitation or service.
Obituary and Tribute Wall for Ida Babic at www.tezakfuneralhome.com or for information, 815-722-0524.
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Marianne Brandolino Nuetzmann
February 23, 2018
My condolences on the passing of your mom.
Audrey Schudy
February 19, 2018
Peggy, Victor and Family, I'm very sorry to read of the loss of your Mom and Grandma. I hope your memories of her sustain you through the difficult period of adjusting to life without her.
Tom Lambert
February 15, 2018
Victor and Family - I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mom. Keeping you lifted in prayer.
Carol Blazekovich
February 14, 2018
Victor, Peggy, and family; Saddened to hear of your loss of this lovely lady.
Dave Corlew
February 14, 2018
Victor - my condolences on the loss of your mother. The Reedswood area was a great place to grow up - lots of good memories.
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