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Danute Ripskis Obituary
Danute Ripskis, nee Cernius. Dec, 31, 2021. Age 69. Devoted wife of Stanley T. Ripskis. Cherished mother of Vitas and Tomas Ripskis. Loving sister of Danguole(Steve) Scalzo, Dalia Cerniauskas, and Laima (Steve) Cernius-Ink. Beloved aunt of Stevie and Krista Scalzo and Andreas and Stefan Ink. Danute is also survived by other relatives and dear friends. Visitation Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 11:15 A.M. until time of Mass of Christian burial at 12:30 P.M. at the Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Mission, 14911 127 th St., Lemont, Il., 60439. Private entombment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Offerings in Danute's name may be made to MSA Coalition (www.multiplesystematrophy.org/donate/ ) and will be deeply appreciated. Petkus & Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. 800-994-7600 or www.petkusfuneralhomes.com
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