Gertrude Ann Miholic

Mom passed away on 11/25/23 after bravely coping for 2 years with failing health.  "Gert" was born on 10/13/25 in North Chicago, IL to Ignatz and Gertrude Repp.  She resided on the south side of Waukegan for 53 years and attended Mother of God Church and School as well as Holy Child High School where she was fondly known as "Koko."  Over the years, she was employed at U.S. Steel, St. Therese Hospital, and Abbott Labs (14 years/retired 1978).

Gertrude/Mom was married to Joseph Miholic in 1947 at Mother of God Church.  Joe "Cozy" Miholic preceded her in death in 1974.  Her parents and brother, Ignatius, also preceded her in death. 

Gertrude is survived by her children, Joseph of Carlisle, PA, Denice (CR) Williams of Waukegan, IL, Mary Beth (Michael) Marro of Lake Villa, IL, Vincent (Michelle) Miholic of New Iberia, LA, and Philip Miholic of Waukegan, IL.  She also leaves behind her pride and joy, her grandchildren, Felicita, Joseph (Jinghuei), Eric (Janille), Jessica (Ronny), Lukav, Lynnea, and Grace as well as great grandchildren, Caleb, David, Colton, Matthew, Anthony, Owen and Declan.  Additionally, she leaves behind her cousins in Ljubljana, Slovenia and scores of in-laws, nieces & nephews along with cousins here in the states. 

 In 1980, after her husband's death, Mom moved to Mesa, AZ. There, she attended The Church of the Resurrection and was blessed to be part of their mission trip to Tonga.  She volunteered for 20+ years for St. Vincent de Paul Society where she received the "Lifetime Achievement" award for outstanding work and dedication.  She returned to Waukegan in 2013 due to health concerns.  Mom's servant heart led her to volunteer at Midwest Veteran's Closet, North Chicago, IL, from the age of 96-98!  She was a member of St. Anastasia Church.