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Johanna Shainauskas Obituary
Sister Johanna Marie Shainauskas, SSC, 88, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 69 years, died February 13, 2022. Sister Johanna Marie taught in elementary and high schools in Illinois, California, and Pennsylvania, including Maria High School in Chicago. Since 2015 she served as a minister of prayer and presence at Franciscan Village in Lemont.
Sister Johanna Marie is survived by her brother, Frank (Louise) Shainauskas in Cary, IL, niece, Lynda Shainauskas Rohe in Hebron, IL. Her parents, Stanley and Julia Shainauskas, and her sister, Sister Julie Shainauskas, SSC, preceded Sister Johanna Marie in death.
Visitation at Franciscan Village,1270 Village Drive, Lemont, IL, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to be followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 a.m. Interment, St. Casimir Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SSC Retirement Fund.www.sistersofstcasimir.org or 2601 W Marquette Road Chicago IL 60629. Arrangements entrusted to Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills IL. 60465. For information or to express your condolences, please visit www.palosgaidasfh.com or call 708-974-4410
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Ana Ruiz
February 18, 2022
When you arrived to our heavenly Father´s home I´m sure there was a little fur baby waiting for you at his gates just for you.
mae
February 18, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
William Hoffman
February 17, 2022
Great Spanish teacher. Always willing to help fellow teachers. Always looked forward to her 12 Days of Christmas the last day before Christmas break!
Sandra Lysaught
February 16, 2022
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February 16, 2022
Sandra Lysaught
February 16, 2022
Sister was a wonderful woman whose life made an impact on so many. May she be singing with the angels now and at peace.
David Gaidas and Family
February 17, 2022
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