Chicago Lawn in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kun. Antanas Staniukynas
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026
1. Kun. Antanas Staniukynas Marker
[Lithuanian text on the base:]
Kun. Antanas Staniukynas
Gimė gegužio 4, 1865
Mirė gruodžio 15, 1918 M.
Jis mirė, bet jo darbai gyvena
R.I.P.
Šv. Kazimiero seserų vienuolijos steigėjas
[English translation:]
Rev. Antanas Staniukynas
Born May 4, 1865
Died December 15, 1918
He died, but his works live on.
R.I.P.
Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Casimir
[English language text at the foot of the base:]
"School is a preparation for life, and life is a preparation for Eternity."
Father A. Stanuikynas
"Let the Little Children Come to Me."
Mt. 19:14
Erected 1924.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1918.
Location. 41° 46.301′ N, 87° 41.337′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Chicago Lawn. It is on West Marquette ROad east of South Washtenaw Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the campus of the Sisters of St. Casimir. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 West Marquette Road, Chicago IL 60629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s South Side. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rev. Dr. Anthony Staniukynas (here, next to this marker); Antanas Staniukynas (a few steps from this marker); Darius and Girenas Memorial
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More about this marker. This statue was erected in 1924 by local schoolchildren who were taught by the Sisters of St. Casimir, the Catholic order co-founded by Staniukynas. The memorial was refurbished and rededicated in 2023, with two new English-language markers added on either side of the memorial. The English language text at the foot of the memorial appears to have been added during that refurbishment.
The marker's text and its subject matter are emblematic of this neighborhood on Chicago's southwest side, which is commonly known as Marquette Park (after its most prominent feature, which is about 2 blocks west of here) and has long been home to Lithuanian immigrants. The phrase "A.A." on the top of the base is an abbreviation of the term "amžiną atilsį," which translates to "eternal rest"
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026
2. Kun. Antanas Staniukynas statue, right side
The left and right sides of the statue's base feature bronze panels. The one on the right (east-facing) side depicts a seated Jesus holding his cross while a woman in a habit kneels before him and a man (possibly Rev. Staniukynas) stands holding his hand out. The one on the left (west-facing) side depicts two women bringing a young child up to Jesus.
Regarding Kun. Antanas Staniukynas. Rev. Staniukynas — his first name Antanas is often anglicized by the Sisters of St. Casimir to Anthony — was born in Lithuanian and emigrated in the early 1900s. He was serving a church Pennsylvania when he co-founded the Sisters of St. Casimir, a Roman Catholic order named after Lithuania's patron saint. In 1909, he moved to Chicago, where he died in 1918.
Also see . . . Sister of St. Casimir "Journeys," Spring/Summer 2023. The religious order's newsletter includes a story about the 2023 rededication of the Staniukynas statue and a reprint of a 1994 biography of its founder.
Excerpt on page 11: "In addition to his monumental work for the Sisters of St. Casimir, he founded(Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)the American Lithuanian Priests’ Association and established the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Charities of America. He wrote numerous articles of the Lithuanian community press on religious and other topics; translated numerous religious texts into Lithuanian; prepared a series of readers for Lithuanian schools; published commentaries for a second Lithuanian edition of the New Testament."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 20263. Kun. Antanas Staniukynas statue, left side
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026
4. Sisters of St. Casimir building
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026
5. Kun. Antanas Staniukynas statue and accompanying markers
The two pedestals on either side and the new footing were added to the site in 2023.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026
6. Kun. Antanas Staniukynas statue
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
