Radmila “Millie” Milivojevic was born on October 24, 1930, in Kucevo, Serbia, and left this earthly life on October 24, 2025. She was an extraordinary seamstress, master baker, loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Radmila held roles as treasurer and president within the Serbian sisters’ circle, earning the affectionate title of “palacinka queen” among her friends and family. At age 26, she bravely left her homeland to marry Milivoje Milivojevic, who had immigrated to the United States and returned to Serbia to find his wife. Their journey together brought two children, Milan and JoAnn, who were raised to cherish their Serbian heritage through trips to Serbia and learning the language from an early age.
Throughout her life, Radmila was deeply involved in church and community, always nurturing love for her culture and faith. She is survived by her children, grandchildren Michael and Lana, and several great-grandchildren. Her legacy lives on in all those she touched. Radmila will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her.
The family welcomes messages of condolence and gratitude for those who supported and cared for Millie throughout her life.
Funeral and Memorial service at St. Sava Church 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN, Saturday Nov.1, 2025.
Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.; followed by service at 10:00, 11:00 dacha, followed by a drive to the burial site, Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery, 35240 W Grant Ave, Lake Villa, IL. V. Rev Marko Matic and V. Rev Dragan Petrovic officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410 or http://www.saintsava.net For further information please
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I was blessed to help Millie for about a year and a half. During that time she told me so many stories of her life in Serbia. I loved listening to all of them even though some were sad. When she told me how she met her husband we laughed. I was amazed at her courage to leave her home and travel to the United States. She didn’t know any English but took it upon herself to learn. She was a hard worker, dedicated wife and mother. A very strong woman! She loved helping at her church and missed going. I took her over to the church one time to pick up our order of strudel and nut rolls (Delicious) and everyone was so happy to see her. She told me about and showed me pictures of how they were made, which I found interesting. She was blessed!
Sending condolences and prayers to Milan and family. Sending condolences and prayers to JoAnn.