Michael “Vuj” Vujovich, 73, of Petersburg, IL, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born in Forbach, France, on August 11, 1948, to Milonja and Hildegard (Boguschewski) Vujovich.

Vuj is survived by his son, Michael (Caitlin Solomon) Vujovich of Washington, IL; and one sister, Petra (Jerry) Weller of Spring, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Harold Vujovich; and one sister, Desanka (Major) Brown.

Vuj immigrated to the United States with his family in 1953. They settled in Chicago.

After high school, Vuj enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in-country during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he earned a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement from Western Illinois University and a Juris Doctorate degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. As a career prosecutor with a 95%+ average conviction rate, Vuj served the State of Illinois in various roles.

Vuj was an avid motorcycle rider and hunter, a lifelong supporter of the Marine Corps, and a treasured friend to many.