Josephine D. Linkus, Nee Zikas

Josephine D. Linkus, nee Zikas, age 96, of Venice, Fl., formerly of Brookfield for 45 years and formerly of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Linkus; fond mother of Ken Linkus, Lorraine (Ken) Lipinski and Ann (Tom) Lukas; dear grandmother of Laurel (Dan) McMahon, Jesse (Nicole) Lukas, Ryan (Sarah) Lukas and Lindsey (Tyler) Davis; great grandmother of Megan McMahon, Daniel McMahon, Oliver Lukas, Lila Lukas, Isabella Lukas and baby Nolan Davis; sister of the late August Zikas, Harriet Scuilli and Ann Gibbs; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, July 31, 2017, 9:30 A.M to 10:30 AM at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Monday 10:30 AM to St Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 11:00 AM. Interment St Casmir Cemetery. Singing in the St. Louise choir gave her much joy. She loved visiting the Brookfield Zoo and enjoyed the baby giraffes. Her delicious Lithuanian recipes and holiday traditions will be continued by the next generation. Her strong faith, loving and caring for her family and friends were very important in her life. Her family would like to thank with all their hearts, the excellent professional loving care given to their Mom in the last years of her life at Mary's on Bayshore, by MaryAnn, Katie and staff in Venice Florida. Memorials appreciated to the Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield Zoo , 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com