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Milan “Mike” Kovich

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Birth	:	8 Oct 1918 Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, Montana, USA
Death	:	24 Jan 2007 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Stavanger Friends Cemetery, Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9673500, -92.7858000
Description	:	Milan "Mike" Kovich, age 88, of Helena died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena following a 11-year fight against cancer. Milan was born in Anaconda on Oct. 8, 1918, to John and Spasenija Kovacevich. He received his education in Anaconda. Mike joined the United States Navy during World War II and served as a signalman first class from 1941 to 1945. He survived the sinking of the USS Long and the USS Hovey. Milan and Josephine Tyanich were married in Port Townsend, Wash., on June 20, 1945. Milan was employed by the City of Helena where he retired... Read More	Milan "Mike" Kovich, age 88, of Helena died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena following a 11-year fight against cancer. Milan was born in Anaconda on Oct. 8, 1918, to John and Spasenija Kovacevich. He received his education in Anaconda. Mike joined the United States Navy during World War II and served as a signalman first class from 1941 to 1945. He survived the sinking of the USS Long and the USS Hovey. Milan and Josephine Tyanich were married in Port Townsend, Wash., on June 20, 1945. Milan was employed by the City of Helena where he retired as city finance director after 30 years. He also served as county commissioner for Lewis and Clark County. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, president of the church council, Luther League Advisor and Stewardship Chairman. He was past president of the Lincoln School PTA, and a member of the Elks Club. Pastimes and activities enjoyed by Mike were hunting, fishing, riding horses, building projects, baseball, snowmobiling and spending time with his family at his cabin in Lincoln. Milan was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Josephine, on Feb. 25, 1994; brothers, Roy, Peter and Walter Rule; sisters, Helen Brown and Kay Rasich; brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Vee Walden, Rod Tyanich, Al and Helen Milholland, Tom and Agnes Miskovich, Bob and Mary Olsen, Dan Tyanich, Dick Brown, John Rasich and Vernon Casey. He is survived by his sons, Greg and wife Cathy, Paul and wife Tammy all of Helena; daughter, Mary Jo O'Brian of Helena; sister, Rose Casey of Tacoma, Wash.; grandchildren, Katelyn and Karyn Kovich (daughters of Greg and Cathy) of Helena; brother and sisters-in-law, Max and Zorka DaSilva, Marge Tyanich, Alice Tyanich, Pete and Pat Tyanich; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private burial of his cremated remains will be held at Forestvale Cemetery. A memorial service celebrating the life of Milan will be held 2 p.m. today, Jan. 29, at St. John's Lutheran Church. A reception will follow in the lower level of the church. Memorials in Milan's name are suggested to the Cancer Treatment Center at St. Peter Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601, or to St. John's Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59601. Express condolences at http://www.legacy.com/HelenaIR/. Published in the Helena Independent Record on 1/29/2007.

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Milan “Mike” Kovich's memorial is located at: Stavanger Friends Cemetery, Le Grand, Marshall County, USA.
When did Milan “Mike” Kovich death?
Milan “Mike” Kovich death on 24 Jan 2007 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 41.9673500
Longitude: -92.7858000

Family Members:

Parent

John Kovacevich

(1887 - 1919)

Spasenija J. “Mary” Kovacevich Rule

(1891 - 1941)

Spouse

Josephine Tyanich Kovich

(1921 - 1994)

Siblings

Cosa “Kay” Kovacevich Rasich

(1914 - 1943)

Helen L Kovacevich Brown

(1917 - 1995)

Luka Rule

(1920 - 1921)

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