Iline Stella Votaw

 Iline Stella Votaw, a lifelong Californian, devoted mother, and compassionate caregiver, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, in Sutter Creek, California. She was 87.

 Born on December 17, 1938, in Jackson, California, Iline was the daughter of Bariša Klarich, who immigrated to America from Makarska, Croatia, and Zorka Lena Vukovich of Jackson. Her Serbian and Croatian heritage remained central to her identity and connected her deeply to Jackson’s immigrant community.

 Iline graduated from Jackson High School in 1958. In 1962, she married Jack Votaw, and they had two sons, Richard and Jeffrey. She devoted herself to raising her family and creating a loving home.

 For many years, Iline worked in skilled nursing at Amador County Hospital, caring for elderly patients with patience, dignity, and kindness. She also served as an unofficial Serbo-Croatian translator for patients and community members, helping families communicate during important and difficult moments.

 A lifelong member of Saint Sava Serbian Church in Jackson, Iline found enduring connection through her faith, heritage, and community.

 She is survived by her sons, Richard Votaw and his wife, Susan, and Jeffrey Votaw and his wife, Teri; her grandchildren, Nicholas and Simon, sons of Richard, and Jared and Julia, children of Jeffrey; her brother, Robert Klarich; and her extended Begovich kumovi and the Vukovich clan of Jackson.

 Iline will be remembered for her devotion to family, caring spirit, boisterous personality, and the many lives she touched.

 Services will be held at Saint Sava Serbian Church at 10:00am. on Friday, September 18, 2026, followed by a reception in the church hall. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather, share stories, and celebrate Iline’s life and the love she gave so generously.

 She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, friends, and the community she held dear.