Dr. Leonard J. Simutis, Veteran WWII, U.S. Army Airforce. Beloved husband of the late Zita M., nee Kaspar; loving father of Leonard J. (Nancy), Zita M. (Michael) Drillings, Frank J. (Joyce) and Robert P. (Eva) Simutis; proud grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of four; devoted son of the late Leonard and Angela Simutis; dear brohter of Ruth Kazlauskas, the late John and Ray. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 a.m. from Kenny Brothers, 3600 W. 95th St. to Most Holy Redeemer Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Dedicated professor of music at Chicago State University and former department chairman of music department and professor music at DePaul University. Former choir director of St. Rita High School, DeLasalle, Fenwick and Christ the King. Knights of Lithunia Choir, 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Lithunia. Composer of operas, ballets and liturigical music. In lieu of flowers memorials will be appreciated to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Info 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500. To celebrate Leonard’s life visit www.mem.com
