Frank M. Petrovic

Frank Petrovic

Frank M. Petrovic, age 65 of Oak Park, formerly of North Riverside, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2018 at Rush Oak Park Hospital. Born on March 6, 1953, in Chicago, IL. Frank was the only son of Frank and Lillian Petrovic. He graduated from Concordia College. Frank was an avid fan of the theater. He acted and stage managed for the North Riverside Players. He loved to cook, bake and enjoyed making confections. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family and always loved playing games with his nieces and nephews. He was also a monumental influence in his church. He loved to travel, had a great sense of humor and was always there if needed. Frank is survived by his beloved sister, Carol Joy Harney, nee Petrovic, of Mt. Prospect, IL., his loving nephew Robert Harney of Chicago, his loving nieces Cynthia, nee Harney and husband Robert Keene, Jr., of Crystal Lake, IL., and Laura, nee Crane and husband Frank Malfitano of Allen, TX.; devoted great uncle of Michael, John Ryan, Courtney, Kaelynn, Robert, Thomas, Brittney, Brandon and Brian. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lillian, nee Stark, Petrovic, his sister RoseMarie Crane, nee Petrovic and his brother-in-law Roger Harney. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Unity Lutheran Church, 6720 31st St., Berwyn, IL. 60402 time of Service 2 P.M. Interment Private Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials appreciated to North Riverside Players, 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave., North Riverside, IL 60546 or Unity Lutheran Church. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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  1. Barb Molina condolence:

    I am so sorry for your loss and to hear of Frank’s passing. Frank was a dear friend of mine. When I directed my first show for St. Louise Players, I asked Frank to be our stage manager. We knew nothing and he taught us everything! His talent and generosity were both immense. We still use his methods, procedures and spread sheets to manage our back stage. “I’m the Shiny Keys” he would say to the kids to get them to pay attention to him! They called him Uncle Frank. Such fond memories of such a kind soul and a true friend. We will truly miss you, Uncle Frank. Love, Barb Molina and the St. Louise Players


  2. Steven E Lifka condolence:

    Frank will be greatly missed by the North Riverside Players. I am glad I got to work with him and got to know him.


  3. Sue Matulionis condolence:

    When I met Frank stage managing Pirates of Penzance, I knew he was just the person we needed for our shows at North Riverside. I think I can speak for the NRP Board and say we are glad he joined us! We learned so much from his experiences in theater where he performed and worked as a stage manager in North Riverside,Hinsdale and Chicago. Frank was dedicated to all the theater groups he worked with and was always willing to share his knowledge. We love you, Frank. You will be remembered fondly by those of us in the theater world.


  4. Cheryl condolence:

    My heart goes out to the family! God knows the pain we experience when we lose our loved ones, so He made a provision so that we never have to experience death at all.


  5. Shari Ledermann Brady condolence:

    My deepest condolances and prayers are with all who loved Frank. Although I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting him, I only have to read about his love for theater to know we would’ve been friends. Rest in Peace, Frank. Although your time on this earth is done, I’m certain your BEST is yet to come.


  6. Arthur Mantzouris condolence:

    I offer the Family my condolences to which I hope will bring some comfort to yr grieving hearts. But there is another message of real hope id like to share with all of you and it comes from the Bible. We see from what Jesus Christ is speaking to ua about in John 5:28,29 to really he is giving us a future promise him using his power to resurrect yr dear loved one back to life again and it doesnt stop there. When he is brought back, he will be given the opportunity to live forever on a peaceful earth, like it says in the Bible book of Psalm 37:29 which reads: The righteous will possess the earth and they will live forever on it.

    So we see from these two passages, that the dead will be raised up and they will live forever on this earth.


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