Zita Rasa Dirkis

Zita Rasa Dirkis obituary, Westmont, IL

Zita Rasa Dirkis

Zita Dirkis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 17, 2022.
Zita Rasa Dirkis (Betkauskas) was born in Lithuania on April 17th 1936 And passed away December 8th 2022 at the age of 86. She was one of two loving daughters to the late Jouzas And Eugenia Betkauskas. Adoring wife to the late Paul K. Dirkis from 1959-1996. Loving mother to her two sons Enric And Edward Dirkis. Dearest grandmother to her three grandchildren Joseph, Jessica And Pierce Dirkis.

A prayer blessing will be held at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery on January 7th 2023, followed by her inurnment next to Paul K. Dirkis. Family And friends that would like to attend the service please meet at the office of St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery 4401 W 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655 at 11:00 am. A luncheon will be held after the service at 11:30 am. For any questions, contact Edward Dirkis 630-244-3000.

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My condolences to Zita's family. She was a kind and helpful person who I met her while working in the chemistry laboratory at Hines VA Hospital. She will be missed. Much love and prayers for peace and comfort to her family.

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