Ilija Sijerkovic was born December 29, 1925. He was married to Nina Radovic Sijerkovic in about 1955. Ilija and Nina had two children: son Jovica Sijerkovic and daughter Slavica Sijerkovic Dragutinovic. They were also blessed with 2 grandchildren: Nevenka Dragutinovic Balic and Milan Dragutinovic as well as two great grandchildren: Marija Balic and Milan Balic. Ilija died August 12, 1996 and was survived by wife Nina, son Jovica, daughter Slavica, and grandchildren Nevenka and Milan.