Elvyra Bartusevicius

Elvyra Milda Bartusevicius, 92, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021 at her home with family.
Elvyra was born on September 6, 1928, the daughter of Joseph and Maria Zauka. Driven from their home in Lithuania during WWII at the age of 16, she travelled with her family through various countries until making her way to Toronto, Canada, where she married the love of her life, Lionginas Bartusevicius on July 12, 1952. They later moved to Rockford, IL, where she was widowed young (1962) and continued to provide for and raise her children.

As a true matriarch, her example, values, traditions and influence reflect in the generations that follow and will forever hold her dear in our hearts. Her enthusiasm for life, family and friends, coupled with her ability to overcome adversity, defined Elvyra. She never let a bump in the road slow her down, and always handled life’s struggles with grace, strength and dignity. Her passing truly brings to a close an era. Her generosity and graciousness will truly be missed by all, as she welcomed everyone warmly into her home.

She worked at Barnes Drill in the Stones Department for 30 years. Elvyra was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Elvyra will be dearly missed by her children, Robert Bartusevicius, Daina Bartusevicius, Rick (Lois) Booth; grandchildren, Justin (Danielle Campbell) Bartusevicius, Chad Bartusevicius, Lindsey (Luis) Bartusevicius-Ramos, Derek Booth, Jason Booth, Alix (David) Booth-Wolf; sister, Silvia Salucka, 6 great grandchildren, Gavin, Elijah, Makiyah, Aiden, Carlen, Aaron, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lionginas, parents, Joseph and Maria Zauka, sister, Biruta Marcinczyk and great-grandson, Aiden Booth.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with interment following at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. The Funeral mass will be live via Zoom, the meeting ID is 882 5932 3976 and the passcode is 1234. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. To send online condolences, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com