Obituary of Eva J. Nickolich

Eva Nikolich was born on September 7th, 1938 in Chicago IL and passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2026 in Brownsburg, IN.   She was the daughter of Newton and Grozdanka (Rose) Nickolich. Eva grew up as a 1st generation American born Serb with her brother Stanley Nickolich.  Eva was a proud educator, principal and superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.  She loved her students, her community and her Serbian heritage.  Eva graduated from Loyola University of Chicago and spent her post college years teaching and managing in the Chicago Public School system.  Eva was a resident of Oak Park IL and later in life moved to Indianapolis Indiana. Eva loved her Serbian Orthodox faith and was a proud member of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Kolo of Serbian Sisters and the Serbian Church School Congregations. Eva was also a lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox. Throughout her life Eva had many friends, across America and Serbia.  Eva enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Newton, mother, Rose and brother, Stanley. She is survived by her nephew Jeff Nickolich.   Viewing and Funeral Services will be held on Thursday May 14th at St Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 7855 N Marsh Rd, Indianapolis IN, 46278. Visitation will be from  9 am to 11 am with the funeral service at 11 am. A memorial luncheon will follow the funeral service followed by burial at Floral Park Cemetery. Donations may be made in memory of Eva to St Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church. May her Memory be Eternal, Vecanja Pamjat.