of Munith, Michigan, formerly of Cumic, Serbia, age 103, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home in Munith. She was born in 1921, in Cumic, Serbia, the daughter of Alexander Milivojevic and Ruza Simic.
Slavka loved her church, St. Lazarus Orthodox Cathedral. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Slavka retired from the University of Michigan.
Slavka married Zivadin Savic in 1941, in Cumic, Serbia. He preceded her in death in 1950. Survivors include her son, Marisav “Mark” (Ivanka) Savic of Munith; three grandchildren, Vesna, Marina, and Johnny; and five great-grandchildren, Nelson Conner (Kelly), Tyler, Marcus, Isabella, and Alexander.
The family received friends Tuesday, December 17, at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Prayers and committal at 1:30 p.m. were led by Father Dusan Koprivica, of St. Demetrius Orthodox Church of Jackson. Burial followed at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to Elara Caring, 219 Washington Ave., Jackson, MI 49201.
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