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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Nina Mary Vucsko( February 12, 1934 - October 21, 2010 )
Nina Mary Vucsko, 76, of Kentland, IN, died at peace, with a clear-mind and loving-heart, and in the company of family, Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Carle Clinic in Urbana, Illinois. She was born February 12, in the-year-of-the-Lord 1934 in Chicago, IL, to the late Nicholas and Anka Kamenjarin. She graduated from Lindblom High School in Chicago, Illinois. Her marriage, to the love-of-her-life, Robert J. Vucsko, took place on August 11, 1956, at The Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary in Chicago, IL. Prior to moving to Kentland, she lived and worked in Evergreen Park, IL, and later retired with her husband to Willow River, Minnesota for seven years. Nina was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Women's Society, the Red Hat Club in Kentland. She worked as a caregiver for many years, helping improve the quality-of-life for all whom she touched, and opening her heart to all who needed her. She enjoyed cooking and baking with her husband, watching old movies, and reading. Surviving with her husband are three loving sons; Robert M. Vucsko of Lafayette, IN, Kirk S. Vucsko (wife: Ginny) of Evergreen Park, IL and Barry S. Vucsko (wife: Katherine) of Chicago, IL, a brother; Michael Kamenjarin, and a sister, Pearl Steuer. Also surviving are her six cherished grandchildren; Justin, Aaron, Mike, Alexandria, Michelle, and Winter. A memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of mass at 1 p.m. (CDT) Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kentland with Father Robert Bernotas presiding. A memorial mass will be held in her name at 11 a.m. (CDT) Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9625 South Lawndale, Evergreen Park, IL 60806. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nina to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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