In Memory
Lillian Bogojevich, 63, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 surrounded in love byfamily. Lillian was born at home on August 24, 1959 in Elwood City, Pennsylvania. She was the cherished daughter of the late Milenko and Natasha Bogojevich (nee Djurovic); Dear sister of Danny (Alisa Coghill), Vera (Tom Crawford), and Alex (Christine Allen) Bogojevich; Beloved partner and best friend of Marco Vitto; Loving aunt of Nikolas, Christopher (Cambria), Jakob, and Maya Bogojevich. Lillian shared a special relationship with John Vitto (late Frances), Janet, and Joe, Nick & Mariel Vitto and their spouses and children. Always near in heart to Milan and Zena Jak; and cousins Mark (Jack) and Michael Jak; and Jovica and Danny (Sarah) Zorcic, and other family and cousins in Serbia.
Growing up in Chicago, Lilly attended Lane Tech College Prep High School, UIC, and later graduated from Ravenswood Hospital School of Nursing, pursuing a successful career and excelling in cardiac and critical care. Later, Lilly optimized her skills and knowledge in the medical insurance field.
A lifelong member of Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, Lilly actively participatedin many church activities including: Brankie's; Kolo; and the Redwood Tamburitzans "Tammies." Her love of music was varied - she loved the Chicago Blues, rock and traditional Serbian Tamburitza. In addition, she also loved scary movies, especially Hitchcock, and Steven King novels.
She had a special place in her heart for her treasured kitties, and was "Mama Kitty" to Bella, Snow and the late Maxie.
Lilly was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Opelo (Serbian Orthodox Funeral Service) will be Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 N. Redwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60631 Interment to follow at St. Sava Monastery Cemetery 32377 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville, IL 60048.
After the interment Memorial Luncheon will be held at the Jameson's Original Charhouse, 151 E. Townline Road, Vernon Hills, IL 60061.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund (kindly note in memo Lilly's name) www.HRSOC.org or to cat rescue www.catnapfromtheheart.org.
Memory Eternal.
For detailed information please contact: SVETA GORA FUNERAL HOME, Chicago, tel 773-588-2200.
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