Jeanne M. Milicic

June 25, 1942 - August 4, 2023

Jeanne Milicic (nee Tencic), age 81, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Istria, Croatia, she is survived by: her beloved husband of 60 years, Joseph Milicic; her children, Roseanne Liter (Trent), Beth Brave (Jerry), Heidi Milicic (Alex Kobal), and Gregory Milicic (Rebecca); her grandchildren, Rachel McLean (Brian), Jessica Astrom (Lars), Jeanna Brave, Angela Brave, Joseph Kobal, Lily Milicic, and Claire Milicic; and her great-grandchildren, Elle McLean, Harper McLean, and Wesley Astrom. She is also survived by many relatives in Croatia, Italy, and Australia. Jeanne was employed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant at the Cleveland Clinic. After retiring, she spent many years volunteering for the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Jeanne was also an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She was an intelligent, beautiful, and gracious woman of many diverse talents, but she will be most remembered for the example she set in living out her faith, and for her love, kindness, and generosity.

A memorial mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on August 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Wickliffe, Ohio. Friends and family may gather beginning at 11:00 a.m. to visit with each other. A reception luncheon will follow at Pine Ridge Country Club in Wickliffe. Jeanne’s final resting place will be in her beloved Istria.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Vincent De Paul Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church or to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.