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John Timothy
John Timothy "Tim" Brozovich
May 27, 1946 - July 19, 2012
Scottsdale, Arizona

Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday July 24, 2012 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, Ill.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 25, 2012 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 312 W. 1st St., Milan, Ill.
Interment: Wednesday July 25, 2012 at National Cemetery, Rock Island, Ill.

John Timothy “Tim” Brozovich, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Rock Island, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, where a Christian wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Burial is at the National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, where military honors will be presented by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 299. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University (or Lurie Cancer Center), Attn: Terri Dillon, 420 E. Superior St., Rubloff Bldg., 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611.

Tim was born on May 27, 1946 in Rock Island, a son of John and Bernadine McGinn Brozovich. He married Judy Bieber on August 31, 1997 on Maui, Hawaii.

He retired from Metz Baking Company in 2002, where he served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

Tim served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Sharpshooter Medal.

Survivors include his wife, Judy; daughter, Jennifer (Nadav) Shifman, Austin, Tx.; son, Todd (Vicki) Brozovich, Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Jenna and Sydney Brozovich and Dahlia and soon to arrive, Daniel Shifman; brothers and sisters, Barb (Dennis) Botch, Henderson, Nev., Jim (Mary) Brozovich, Rock Island, Pam (Mike) Strupp, Maricopa, Ariz., and Maribeth (Jim) Burkhead, Rock Island; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Judy Brozovich; and a niece, Lindsay Burkhead;

Online condolences may be left at www.wheelanpressly.com.



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WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF TIMS PASSING, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY,MAY HE REST IN PEACE,
-- ED&BETTY MCGINN

Tim was a classmate of mine at Alleman Class of '64. During our last class reunion, he commented in the Memory Book that his fondest memory was "the year we went to state tournament in basketball". He also commented that he "missed all of the great times we had in school; those were special years"......and I might add Tim was one of those "special people during those special years"! He will be missed, but not forgotten by the Class of '64.

I will be out of town and unable to attend visitation and service, so I want to express my condolences to his family at this site. I know the journey you are on during this transition. May you find strength in prayer and in the love from family and friends. God bless!
-- Theresa (Terry) Stimpson

We are so sorry to hear about Tim!! Your Family is in our thoughts! Love The Bart Family!!!
-- Paula Bart

I will be unable to attend, but as an Alleman '64 classmate want to express my sympathy to Tim's family. I also remember our trip to State.

Rest in Peace my friend.
-- Ed Pancrazio

On behalf of the whole Senger family, I would like to send my sincerst sympathies to the entire Brozovich family. Even though I haven't seen Timm for several years, I do have very fond memories of him. Jenny and Todd please know that we are so sorry for your loss and love you both very much!! LuAnn Senger
-- Lu Ann Senger

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. TIM WAS VERY SPECIAL HE WAS MY PARENTS FIRST GRANDCHILD AND MY FIRST NEPHEW.HE WILL BE WELCOMED IN HEAVEN WITH OPEN ARMS AND BERNIE'S LITTLE WINK IN HER EYE.AUNT PAULINE AND UNCLE DON.
-- PAULINE MCGINN STEINBACH

Our Prayers and Love to all of the Brozovich family. The love you all have for each other will carry you on. This WE learned from all ALL of you! God Bless.
-- Tim and Denise Beck

Deepest sympathy to Judy and all of Tims' wonderful family.Tim was the best of the best.
-- MARGARET RAGONA

My sympathy to Tim's family. I will be praying for Tim and to him for all of you. God bless you all. Sister J.T.
-- Sister J.T.(Judith Terese McNulty,BVM)

I am so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We shared many fun and good times at Metz. I always considered him my mentor and he was the best person I have ever worked for in my career. My sympathies to all of Tim's family.
-- Jim Engh

Mary Ellen and Jim -- I am so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. I know it is a very difficult time for your entire family. My prayers go out to all of you.

With heartfelt sympathy.

Debbie
-- Debbie Nowack Olson

Dear Pam and Family: I'm very sorry to hear the news about your brother - May he be at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Toni Perry-Gasper
-- Toni Gasper

Dear Family, My prayers and condolenses are with all of you, I know how close you are and how painful this is. I remember Tim from when We were kids and we would come to visit. I wish I could be there in person but I will be there in spirit! All my love,your cousin, Lynda
-- Lynda

We are so sorry for the loss of your brother, Tim. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Jeff and Debbie
-- Jeff and Debbie Marlier

Tim was a great friend of mine for many years. We go back to the Continental Baking days working in HR/Labor Relations together. I live in Phoenix and was so glad when he moved here. We talked often and saw each other as much as our schedules would allow. Tim was an awesome person with high morals. He loved his Cubs! I'm sorry I can't be in attendance at the funeral but he will be in my thoughts. Judy, Lea Ann and I are praying for you. We'll see you back in Phoenix. Alan and Lea Ann
-- Alan Rhea

Pam and Mike: So sorry for your loss. Dennis and I are thinking of you. We are out of town and unable to be at the visitation. We will miss seeing you and talking with you. We don't see each other anymore cousin. Prayers are with you. Dennis and Jane (Pealstrom) Woodward
-- Jane Pealstrom Woodward

Judy and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked with Tim in the late 70's when I worked at the Davenport Continental bakery. He was a great mentor and friend and a fun guy to work with. I always enjoyed being with him. I wish you all peace, Phil Jones
-- Phil Jones

Barb, don't know if you remember two little neighbor girls who lived in Eda Selle's house on 4th Ave in Rock Island. Vicki and Cindy Barb..........we played with all of you as kids and have often thought about the two Brozovich Families that shared the duplex across the alley from us. Many fond memories of all of you kids and your parents. So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. He was a good kid as I remember him. He taught my little brother, Con how to hit a baseball. Vicki and I are still in Maquoketa and will never forget you and your families. Sympathy and our prayers are with you.
-- Cindy Brady

Sorry we couldn't be with you today,we express our smpathy to all the Brozovich family.Your in our thoughts and prayers. Harold and Mary jo
-- Harold and Mary jo Hastings

Pam,Mike,Katy&Tim Sorry for your lose of your brother/uncle.I was out of town and unable to attend My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Brozovich family.
-- Dave Irwin

PAm and Family, I was looking for an Obituary and saw yours so sorry for your loss we certainly would have came had we known guess I haven ,t been online enough lately and we stopped our paper guess we better start it again so sorry for your loss will keep you all in our prayers! Love, Marlene and Larry
-- Pam and mike and family's