Tode "Ted" Mikarovski

Tode "Ted" Mikarovski, 85, of Shabbona, IL passed away on March 5, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital with his beloved wife Ruthie by his side. He was born February 22, 1939, in Bitola, Macedonia, the son of Pavle and Olimbija (Pitika) Mikarovski.
Ted came to New York, New York in January of 1957 looking to make his mark on the world. He proudly became a United States citizen on May 13, 1969. In all of his journeys and adventures through life, he was a very proud of his Macedonian heritage.
Family was extremely important to Ted, as they were his pride and joy. He took great pride in his garden and cooking his favorite meals to share. He was a jokester at heart and loved to tell stories of his adventures and about his family he held close to his heart. Ted also loved to fish, and to play cards.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruthie; daughter, Olivia Mikarovski; granddaughters, Jessica Mikarovski, Taffielle Miller, Mistique Miller, and Breonna Mikarovski; 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Pavle and Olimbija (Pitika) Mikarovski; sister Olga (Pete) Krajovski, sister Anastasija (Pete) Ristevski, brother Tomislav (Donka) Mikarovski, daughters Christine and Ellen Denise Mikarovski.
A celebration of his life and memorial service will be held at Prairie Crossing Supportive Living on March 22, 2024, at 10am. Burial will be at a later date at the Myers Cemetery in Herrick, IL. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.