Fred J. Mufich

Fred J. (Bogobolar) Mufich, age 91, entered eternal life on October 19, 2014.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Martha (nee Svetlecic); loving son, Edward (Kathy) Mufich; step-daughter, Betty (Richard) Todd; cherished grandchildren, Jim (Kara) Confer, Lana Mufich, and Angie (Bill) King; cherished great-grandchildren, Amber and Cheyenne King; dear sister and last surviving sibling of the family, Pauline (the late Richard) Zielinski; sisters-in-law, Delores (the late Leon) Spangler, Dorothy (the late Joe) Burzawa, Pauline (the late Donald) Homerding, Dorothy (the late Edward) Mufich, and Bernie (the late Stanley) Mufich; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Jeanette Rose (nee Keto); loving daughter, Shirley (Neil Stuby) Mufich; brothers, Frank, Edward (Dorothy), John, Stanley (Bernie); and sisters, Mary Batuzich, Kathryn McGary, Ann (Louis) Zelko.

Fred was a past member of the Croatian Cultural Club and Parishioner at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. Fred served proudly in the U.S. Navy and was employed for 43 years at the U.S. Steel Mill. He enjoyed walking and dancing to polka music. He enjoyed special events like the Grape Festival. Summer months were all about St. Joe's Park and being with friends. Special family get togethers for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas were a must.

A Celebration of Fred's life will begin on Thursday, October 23, 2014 with a visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435. A military service will be held at 7:15 p.m. followed by a funeral service 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill.