Leonas-Sutkus-Obituary

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Leonas Aras Sutkus

Apr 18, 1961 - Sep 9, 2025

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I Will never forget all the memories and great times together. Love you Aras

Aras, I will always remember you with a smile on your face and a heart full of love. So many beautiful memories of our times together. I will never forget them and I will never forget you. Love you, Jan

I will forever remember my time spent with Aras working at Virginia Tile. He taught me some great skill when I first started working in the tile distribution industry back in 2012. Aras was a very knowledgable individual of all things tile and beyond. A very kind person & gentle soul. Aras’s time was cut too short but I am so very blessed to have known and worked with him. Rest in Peace Aras. You will be missed!!

In honor of an amazing uncle who always extended a helping hand, showed his genuine love through his constant support, and filled our bellies with fantastic food. Thank you for entertaining two young girls who always borrowed your therapy putty and baseball caps and used your colorful storage trunks to build our many forts while you lived with us. You inspired us to collect quarters from all 50 states because of your impressive collection, taught us all the tricks to playing bags, and made...

Aras was a really nice guy. I enjoyed working with him at Impo. He will be missed by many. You are cancer free. I'm so sorry to your family for their loss. RIP Aras. Golf and enjoy beer along with Kuegelis

Many of my fondest memories are of times spent with my namesake Aras: Trading sleepovers after Lithuanian Saturday school. It was always like a party atmosphere being together with the entire family at the beautiful Sutkus' family home. I used to really look forward to feeding the local raccoons on the porch. I recall (trying to) dance "Doing the Bump" & "Kung Fu Fighting" with the gang downstairs...fueled by Aurelio's Pizza.
At our house we would construct forts in the woods & other...

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Leonas's Obituary

Leonas Aras Sutkus passed away on September 9th, 2025, at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. His fight with cancer was short and he is now resting. Aras was born on April 18, 1961, to Ada and Pranas Sutkus in Park Ridge, Illinois. He attended Homewood Flossmoor High School and began working right...

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