Vjekoslav Neral

Vjekoslav "Louie" Neral, age 79 of Montello and formerly of Chicago passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 11, 2015 at his home. Louie was born on March 19, 1935 in Croatia to Franjo and Trezia (Kuharic) Neral. After graduating school, Louie continued his education and became a master baker. He came to the United States in 1962, landing in New York and later following work to Chicago; Louie became a United States citizen in 1967. On November 8, 1969 he was united in marriage to Susan Goehrke at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Chicago.

Louie worked as a master baker for Heinneman's Bakery in Chicago for 40 years until retiring and moving to Montello in 2005. He loved to bake, cook and garden and also was an avid bowler. Louie's greatest love was for his family and the many memories they all created will be cherished forever. He will be greatly missed. Louie leaves behind his wife, Susan, two children: Christopher of Colorado and Heidi (Curt) Ammons of Warrenville, IL and four grandchildren: Wade, Kaileigh, Chase and Clementine. He is also survived by five siblings: Ivan (Ljerka), Ankica, Sister Maristella, Katica and Barica as well as sisters-in-law: Elsa, Seka and Nancy and brothers-in-law: Roger (Susan), Lance (Cheryl) and William (Liliana) and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Louie is preceded in death by his parents and four siblings: Petar, Josia, Franjo and Marica as well as sisters-in-law: Karen and Stefica. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 4:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home. Funeral Prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with procession to St. Monica Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the mass at Acacia Cemetery, Norridge. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the UW Carbone Cancer Center of Madison or Shriners Children's Hospital of Chicago. Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is assisting the family with local arrangements in cooperation with Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home of Chicago. www.CrawfordFH.com and www.kolbusmayfh.com

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Previous Events

Visitation
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Prayer Service
Monday, February 16, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, February 16, 2015