Mitchell M. “Big Mike” Vuletich, passed away Dec. 4, 2002. He was a Veteran of World War II, 82nd Airborne, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Silver Star and Purple Heart Recipient, longtime employee of Wisconsin Steel, beloved husband of Rosella; loving father of Marc (Dianne), Mitchell and the late Michael (Marilyn); dear grandfather of Amy (James) Lodolce, Nicholas, David, Tamara and Tiffany Vuletich and great-grandfather of Michaela Hanley and Aidan Lodolce; fond brother of Bernice Rakich, Katie Rutkoskie, Daniel and the late George, Eli and Mildred Zervas; uncle to many. To honor his wishes the family is having a celebration of his life on Sunday, Dec. 15. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Archangel Michael’s Serbian Orthodox Church, 1500 E. 186th St., Lansing, IL 60438.
