John Stokovich

John Stokovich, 71, passed away on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born on May 3, 1951 in St. Louis, MO, where his family lived prior to making Libertyville their permanent home. John was a graduate of Libertyville High School and Lakeland College in WI. In 1977, he completed all certifications and licenses to become assistant administrator and partner of Libertyville Manor Skilled Nursing Facility with family members. John was also credited for starting the first area program partnering preschoolers and senior residents for learning experiences. The Stokovich Family also started the Young at Heart Day Care Center in Libertyville. John along with his parents, brothers, Violet and Debra Stokovich were great benefactors of the Serbian Orthodox Parish at St. Sava Monastery and New Gracanica Monastery Church and Iconostas. John was also a great benefactor of St. Basil of Ostrog Church in Mettawa-Lake Forest. He served on the board of directors and currently as administrator of the St. George Diocesan Charitable Fund. John also served as a member of the Church’s Diocesan Council, Diocesan Treasurer, Chairman of the Diocesan Athletic Board, Treasurer of Serbian Brother’s Help and church board member as well. John is survived by his two sons, Matthew John Stokovich and John Alexander Stokovich (their half sisters Megan Chung and Kelly Taylor), brother Milan and dear friend and former wife Violet Stokovich; sister-in-law Debra Stokovich, nephew Nicholas, niece Alyssa, Aunt Marion Zelenovich and numerous cousins, kumovi, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Slavko and Dragica, wife Amy and younger brother Nick. Visitation will begin at l0 am until time of service at 12 Noon on Monday, October 17, 2022 at New Gracanica Monastery, 35240 W. Grant Ave. Third Lake, IL 60046. Interment following the service at the monastery cemetery with a luncheon immediately after the service at the church hall. Memorial contributions in John’s honor can be made to the St. George Fund, c/o New Gracanica Monastery, 35240 W. Grant Ave. Third Lake, IL 60046. Arrangements by the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville. Info: 847-362-3009 or please share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.

John Stokovich

May 3, 1951 - October 5, 2022