Joe Butkauskas

December 28, 1942 - December 22, 2019

Joe Butkauskas, 76 of Pana, Illinois died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 12:37 PM at his residence in Pana. Joe Butkauskas was born Monday, December 28, 1942 in Pana, Illinois the son of Charles and Lucille Elizabeth (maiden name Berns) Butkauskas. He was raised in Pana attending Sacred Heart School and Pana High School. Joe married Ruby Lee Jackson on October 31, 1969 in Shelbyville and was a member of St. Patrick's Church and Ansar Shrine. Joe Butkauskas owned Joe’s House and Homes in Pana for many years, and work was his passion and hobby. Joe Butkauskas is survived by his Wife: Ruby Butkauskas of Pana; Sons: Greg Combs of Southern Pines, North Carolina and Dave Combs of Pana; Grandson: Cole (Alyssa) Combs of St. Louis, Missouri; Granddaughter: Summer Combs of Pana; Great-Grandson: Oakley Combs at home; Sisters: Kathy Dixon of Tennessee and Nancy Butkauskas of Chicago; and Brother: Randy (Nancy)Bruns of Pana. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers: Frank Butkauskas and Lyle Bruns; and Grandson: Caleb Combs. Memorials may be made to Shriners’ and/or St. Jude’s Hospitals.