Helen D Jovanovich (nee Marianovich)
Passed away on May 23, 2025
Helen D. Jovanovich, (nee Marianovich), age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 23, 2025. She was previously a resident of Lago Vista in Lockport, IL and the Vets Park area of South Chicago.
Helen was a fierce, smart, beautiful woman who raised 4 children while balancing work and family life. She was a dedicated registered nurse at South Chicago Hospital, and eventually landed her dream job as an Industrial Nurse for Amtrak Railroad, before retiring to take care of her ailing mother. A selfless, caring and loving woman, she always put family first. After marrying John in 1956 and raising her children, Helens greatest joy came in welcoming 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She sat on the sidelines cheering many sporting events, plays, musicals, graduations, etc. and always did that with much joy in her heart and a smile on her face. She was a beautiful soul inside and out and her presence will be dearly missed.
Helen is survived by her husband, John Jovanovich. Children, John (Sharon) Jovanovich, Gail (Mark) Botich, Sue (Tim) Patz, and Mary (Anthony) Brazzale. Helen's Grandchildren, Kara, Amy, Nicole, Natalee, Lauren, Anna, Sarah, Dominic and Grace and 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her great grandson Myles Olson. Parents are the late Peter and late Mary (Zaborac) Marianovich, brother is the late Peter (Judy) Marianovich. In laws are the late John and late Anna Jovanovich. Sisters in law are the late Ora (late Ed) Poropat, late Fran (late John) Mullen-Sujewicz, late Mildred (late Frank) Napolski,and late Ann (late Chuck) Cikulin.
Many angels welcomed Helen into heaven. She is home.
A private mass and celebration of life will be held at a future date.