Ona Rakauskas Obituary
We bid farewell to Ona Rakauskas of Melrose Park, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 17, 2024 at the age of 95. Ona touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Ona's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her husband Walter; and her son Michael. She is survived by: her son Paul Rakauskas (late Joyce); and her grandchildren, Matthew Rakauskas (Diana), Jason Rakauskas (Tiffany), Melissa Kraus (Josh), Corinne Lowe (Billy), Nancy Anderson (Justin) and Michael Rakauskas. She is also survived by many great grandchildren and her niece and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Bormann Funeral Home (1600 Chicago Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160). A Mass was held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Church (819 N 16th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160).
In Lieu of flowers, donations to the March of Dimes Foundation would be appreciated.
