Sava Serbian Orthodox Church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Visitation will take place Friday, Apat St. Gojko will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family, Kumovi & friends. It was music to his ears when any of the grandkids called him “DEDA.” Even with advanced age and illness, Gojko was able to maintain his pleasant nature (“not bothering anyone” as he would say). Eventually, Gojko agreed to sell his Indiana home and live with his son & family in Lemont, Illinois. After Alzheimer’s diagnosis in fall 2014, with the help of his family, Kumovi, church members and caregivers, he was able to live in his NW Indiana home independently for several years. Gojko lived in NW Indiana most of his life. Gojko is survived by his two beloved children, son, Brane “Branko” (Carrie) Planojevic, and daughter Branka (Nenad) Radoja five cherished grandchildren: Gina, David, Katarina, Sanja and Stefan and many other relatives, Kumovi and friends both here in the US, Canada, Australia, Bosnia and Serbia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Draginja parents Milorad and Obrenija Planojevic sisters Radojka Basevic and Jelenka Vukojcic and brother Petko Planojevic. During Draginja’s illness, Gojko learned how to make Sarma & cheese pita. In addition to soccer, Gojko loved gardening and would often ask family members to take picture of him with his prized vegetables: banana or bell paper, tomato, zucchini, and watermelon occasionally.

Gojko loved soccer and through soccer clubs, Serbian community, his workplaces, Gojko made many lifelong friends from all cultures and backgrounds. He was lifelong member of St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and actively participated in church & cultural functions. Gojko immigrated to US to provide better opportunities for his children and worked until retirement age at places like US Steel and Tube City, dealing with many Steel industry ups and downs along the way. Gojko was born in eastern Bosnia (formerly Yugoslavia) and immigrated to the United States in 1972 with his wife and children to Gary, Indiana. Gojko “George” Planojevic age 83 of Lemont, Illinois, passed away with his family by his side on April 12, 2024.

Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery.īURNS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Crown Point, IN, entrusted with arrangements ( Gojko “George” Planojevic Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 9191 Mississippi St., Merrillville, IN. until the time of the funeral service at 12:15 p.m. His great nieces and nephews: Stana, Ilija, Juji (Ryan), Marko, (Tereza), Bosa, Lucija and Izabella great-nephews: Maksim, Makarije, Metodije and Antonije, enjoyed sharing in his knowledge academically and spiritually as did Kumovi and relatives in Serbia and Canada.Ī visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. Cindy Kirby (Rudy Labovic), Tammy Kirby Esq., Zorine Kirby, Luanne Vuyakovich, Mirjana (Dn. Uncle Tim will be missed dearly by his nieces: Donniella Zeremsky, Betsy Kirby (Jerry Davis), Dr. He is survived by his loving sisters: Helen Kirby and Zorine Sokolovic. Dusan) Zeremsky, Nancy (Gilbert) Vuyakovich brother-in-laws: Eli Kirby and V. Tim is preceded in death by sisters: Elaine (Dr. Sava Serbian Heritage Days which was an early beginning of the now St. He assembled articles in drama, opera, literature, and fine arts for St. Tim was a member of the SNF King Peter Lodge for many years.

His musical talents were welcomed by the Karageorge Choir at his beloved Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church that he was born into. Tim excelled in math and history: he was well read and was gifted artistically and vocally. Tim’s teaching assignments included Culver Military Academy in Culver, IN. Before teaching elementary school, he was employed at U.S. Tim completed graduate studies in school administration at Indiana University.

He was a graduate of Emerson High School was recognized at Indiana State violin competitions receiving gold medals. Tim carried a strong faith in God he loved and promoted his church and heritage. He always said God loves us we all need God. Tim’s favorite day of the week was Sunday. Tim was a lifelong member of the Serbian Orthodox Churches here and during his residences in Wisconsin, Nevada, and Ohio. He was born May 18, 1945, in Gary, IN to the late Bosiljka and Marko Vitkovich of Hercegovina, Serbia. Vitkovich, of Merrillville, IN, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

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