WORCESTER___Isabel M. (Balukonis) Stankus, 94, of Worcester, died Tuesday June 1, 2010 in Millbury Healthcare Center, Millbury. Her husband of 57 years, Anthony F. "Tony" Stankus died in 2001.
She leaves a son, Robert A. Stankus of West Boylston; two sisters, Mary wife of Victor Mrozinski of Millbury and Irene wife of Harold Ostrowski of Millbury and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Balukonis and two sisters, Antoinette Stefanski and Aldona Lozoraitis. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Lawrence and Theresa (Jakubavich) Balukonis and lived here all of her life.
Mrs. Stankus was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Isabel was happiest being at home.
The funeral will be held on Friday, June 4, 2010 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward Street, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 25 Fales Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.