Stanley Shimkus 98, of DeKalb died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. He was born April 15, 1916 in Chicago, IL and was the son of Julius and Martha (Zaluda) Shimkus.

Stanley went through school and graduated high school in 1934. From there he started farming in Maple Park in 1936. In 1945 he married Alexandra Miceiko and they lived in Chicago for six years. Stanley started working for the CTA at a bus garage and they put him through diesel mechanic school where he received his diploma and continued working for the CTA as a diesel repairman. In 1952 he moved to Big Rock and started to farm again.

Survivors include two sons; Richard (Wilma) Shimkus of Big Rock and Arthur Shimkus of DeKalb, six grandchildren Andrew (Katy) Houlne of Yorkville, Rebecca (Michael) Luginbill of Aurora, Kathryn (Bob) Chapman of Hamburg, IL, Diana (Randy) Hopper of Warrenton, MO, Vincent Shimkus of Big Rock and William (Heather) Shimkus of Big Rock, and eight great-grandchildren; Cole and Tori Chapman, Kalei and Tyler Luginbill, Jadyn, Malia, and Tate Hopper, and Geno Ruggerio-Shimkus. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alexandra and his sister Sue Zwarich.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 10:30am at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Dean Russell officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Chicago, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 9:30am until the time of service at the church. Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Service:
Friday, September 12, 2014

10:30am

St. Mary Catholic Church
Visitation:
Friday, September 12, 2014

9:30 - 10:30am

St. Mary Catholic Church