Vale Salkauskas Obituary
The world bids farewell to Vale Salkauskas of Chelsea, Michigan, departing on October 29, 2025 at the age of 79. Vale leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vale Salkauskas to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Vale had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Vale may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Rutkauskas and Bronislava Rutkauskas (Astrauskas); her husband Walter Salkauskas; and her brother John Rutkauskas. She is survived by: her children, Casey Salkauskas of Salinas, California and Dawn Chizek (James) of Brooklyn; her sisters, Irene Penthor (Carl) of Toronto and Joanne Nowell (Robert) of Dutton, Ontario; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Salkauskas, Alexander and Madison Chizek. She is also survived by five nieces and nephews.
