Milarad Rocky Erakovich, age 86, late of Munster, IN formerly of Glenwood, IL, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011. Devoted father of Diana (Fred) Barnhart, Fay (Ron) Satterlee, and Larry (Karen) Erakovich. Proud grandfather of Danny and Lee. Dearest companion of 13 years of Cora Farrenkopf. Dear brother of the late Danny Erakovich. Preceded in death by his parents Mike and Mary Erakovich. Visitation Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 3:00 " 7:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at the Smits, DeYoung - Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery " Hammond, IN. Mr. Erakovich was a 37 year employee of Northern Illinois Gas Co. and a WWII Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions the American Diabetes Association (30 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 2015 Chicago, IL 60602) appreciated. For further information please contact 708-333-7000.