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Jonas Zaksas Obituary

Zaksas, Jonas "John" Beloved husband of Birute and the late Ona, dear father of Vytautas "John", and Betty (Edward) Zurawski, loving grandfather of three, and great-grandfather of one, dearest stepfather of Victor Martinkus, Rita Prapuolenis, Loretta Gaidas, Julius Martinkus, and Paul Martinkus, cherished "Papa John" of seven. Very active with Chicago Liths Soccer Club-Lituanica Klubas. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Highway (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, 10 a.m. Service at the funeral home. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Ginny Harris

December 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ruta Ziarko

December 11, 2008

Dearest Birute, Loretta and Family,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the unexpected loss of John. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I can always remember John's humorous side and he always made me laugh, always. Please always remember you are all in my thoughts especially now and always.
Love,
Ruta and Michael Ziarko

Leon Jokubauskas and Family

December 11, 2008

I always will remember him being happy and joking all the time. Our condolences to the family.

Wayne & Pattie Conley and family

December 11, 2008

Betty, Ed and family

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. Wish we could be there to help you thru these difficult times. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, please call.

David Gaidas and Family

December 11, 2008

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