Karlo Tanko, Sr. passed away on April 9th, 2024, at the beautiful age of 103 and a half. He passed at his home, peacefully, surrounded by his family as he reunited with his loving wife of over 60 years, Eva Tanko, (nee Stoiljkovic).
Karlo was born on October 5, 1920, in Croatia, Yugoslavia. In 1964, he moved with his family first to Melbourne, Australia and finally, in 1966, immigrated to the United States and settled in S t. Louis, Missouri.
Karlo was an expert watchmaker and jeweler, and he was passionate about his craft and trade.
Karlo is survived by his two daughters, Ilonka Helen Hiblovic (husband Bogdan Hiblovic), Zita Stojkovic (late husband Alexander Stojkovic), and son Karlo Tanko Jr., (wife Rosalyn Tanko); four grandchildren, Alexander Hiblovic, Tamara Stojkovic-Shea, Natasha Stojkovic Jansen, and Melony E ding, eight great-grandchildren, Phillip and Michael Hiblovic, Alexander and Isabella Shea, Jacob and Brayden Jansen, Eva, and Vince E ding.
Karlo will be fondly remembered by his friends, and greatly missed by his family.
I want to offer my sincerest condolences to brother Karlo Tanko and family. It is with great joy I sent this condolence, knowing that your father who God gave 103 years on this earth is now a brand new babe in Jesus Christ. Your dad is now forever 21. He has a new body, endless energy and he will see the savior face-to-face. It is wonderful to know that on April 9 Jesus left the 90 and 9 to get that one sheep that he’s been waiting for, for 103 years to come home. Hallelujah may God bless the tango family with comfort and Joy and I pray the rest of the Tanko family come to know Christ in the pardoning of their sins and taste of his saving Grace. May God grant the tanko family comfort, in knowing that their dad, uncle and grandfather is enjoying his new life with Jesus Christ, something we all long for.
Sincerely, Elder, Cody Collins
Faith Temple Church of God in Christ congregation
We so sorry for your loss. We pray for your strength in this hour of grief. Karlo we love you and your entire family we send our deepest condolences. May God bless you keep you and give you peace. Your brother and sister Russ and vetra