Ilmars Blaumanis

Ilmars Blaumanis obituary, Chicago, IL

Ilmars Blaumanis

Ilmars Blaumanis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muzyka & Son Funeral Home - Chicago on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Ilmars Blaumanis, age 96, passed away Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024 in Glenview, IL. U.S. Army Veteran. Born February 13, 1928 in Riga, Latvia to the late Peteris and the late Vera Blaumanis; he was the dear godfather and uncle of Dagnija (Egons) Kubulins; fond great-uncle of Krista (Karlis) Lenss and Andra (Nico) Arevalo and their families; cherished brother of the late Gunars (the late Astra) Blaumanis; and beloved companion to his long-time girlfriend Loretta Gestautas. Ilmars was a member of Latvian Zion Lutheran Church in Chicago. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Visitation Friday, August 16, 2024 9:30 a.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Funeral Service to follow at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Latvian Center Garezers, 57732 Lone Tree Road, Three Rivers, MI, 49093 or https://garezers.org/atbalstit-support/. For more information, please call (773) 545-3800
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