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Jonas Pleirys Obituary

Jonas Pleirys, age 92, passed away Wednesday, September 12, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Valeria Pleirys for 71 years. Loving father of Virginia (Peter) Jokubauskas, Julie (Vytas) Kasniunas, Vida (the late Ray) Bartasius, Alda (Sharky)Brakauskas. Cherished grandfather of Vytas (Tracy)Kasniunas III, Nina (Andy Gruver) Kasniunas, Erika (Darius Lalas) Jokubauskas, Laura (Tomas)Rupinskas, Lisa (Anthony Rosen), Justin and Andrew Bartasius, Victor and Krista Brakauskas. Dear great grandfather of Aven Kasniunas, Gabriel Lalas, and Benjamin Rupinskas. Fond brother of Vida Krenciene. Jonas was a proud member of the Painters and Tapers Local Union No. 265. After retiring, he was very busy in his woodworking shop, creating beautiful carvings of traditional Lithuanian crosses and mementos, that he shared with family members, friends and neighbors. Visitation Saturday, September 16, from 11:30 - 12:30 pm at Nativity B.V.M. Church (69th and Washtenaw, Chicago, IL) - mass following at 12:30pm. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nativity B.V.M. Church, 6812 South Washtenaw Ave. Chicago, IL 60629. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 14, 2017.

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Mary Meyer

September 20, 2017

Deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Susan and Pat Nichols

September 16, 2017

Sounds like your dad had a good long life with lots of family and friends and I think you must have inherited your artistic creative spirit from him.
Our condolences to your family.

David Gaidas and Family

September 14, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Saigunas & Sue Degutis

September 13, 2017

Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this very sad time. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Gina/Craig Darnell

September 13, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. While she is unable to reply, love to you all from Ruta Arbas.

September 13, 2017

Our condolences. Wishing you much peace and love. Jerry, Carmen Wallace and Family

Linda and Dave Mummah

September 13, 2017

We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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Sep

16

Visitation

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nativity B.V.M. Church

69th and Washtenaw,, Chicago, IL

Sep

16

Funeral Mass

12:30 p.m.

Nativity B.V.M. Church

69th and Washtenaw, Chicago, IL

Sep

16

Interment

St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

IL

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Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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