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Mary Timbrook Obituary
Mary Lou Timbrook, 82, of Michigan City passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Queen of All Saints Church with Rev. Jordan Fetcko officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Root Funeral Home and on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Legacy Center at Queen of All Saints Church.
A rosary will be recited on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Root Funeral Home
Mary Lou was born Aug. 30, 1942, in Michigan City to the late Frank and Florence (Killingbeck) Spychalski.
On Sept. 2, 1962, in Michigan City she married Gerald "Jerry" Timbrook, who is surviving in Michigan City.
Also surviving are four children, Susan Loncaric, Cheryl (Chuck) Scott, John (Lloyd Cabo) Timbrook and Cindy (Shari Midler) Timbrook; six grandchildren, Jessica (Dave) Pearson, Andrea (Adam Whitehead) Scott, Michael (Kelly) Scott, Zachary Scott, Cody and Johnny Loncaric; five great-grandchildren, Emma and Ben Ford, Madison, Riley and Owen Whitehead; best friend since first grade, Kay Pawlik; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by one sister, Janice Combs.
She began work at an early age at the family owned Sugar Bowl Restaurant. Worked as a caseworker for the Indiana Division of Family and Children for almost 20 years. An avid photographer, having photographed more then 100 weddings.
She graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1960 and later earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue North Central. She was one of the first people to start the Tiny Seeds Program at Queen of All Saints.
As a parishioner of Queen of All Saints, she dedicated her time and talents being a lector at Queen of All Saints and St. Mary's churches, along with being a Eucharistic minister, helping with the CCD Program, RCIA Program. She also helped clean the church and chapel at Queen of All Saints, take communion to the sick and homebound and lead the rosary after masses and spent devotional time in the chapel on Saturday nights.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorials will be made in her memory to Queen of All Saints or Saint Mary's churches.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Timbrook
Jeannene Schumacher
August 7, 2025
Jerry and family:
I offer my deepest condolences in the passing of Mary Lou, my classmate and close friend. I was so very fortunate to have known Mary Lou for many years and she will never be forgotten by me.
Loved our one on one lunches at Sunrise Restaurant in Chesterton after her water aerobics. Will cherish those times!
She also was in charge of all our class reunions, birthdays and get togethers. She was amazing at what she did.
She also surprised me and brought Linda Blozis to my 80th birthday surprise in Wanatah. Wow, 3 years ago and now they are both gone and angels in heaven.
May the Timbrook Family always remember the good times that you had with her and cherish and hold those memories close to your hearts .
May you find comfort and peace knowing she no longer suffers.
Thoughts and prayers and God Bless.
Jeannene Lange Schumacher
Ted M Radtke
June 11, 2025
Just seeing Mary Lou's obituary, She was a dear classmate and took
pleasure in keeping all "in the know" She will be missed.
Ted and Toni Radtke class of 1960
Mary Duers
May 22, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Mary Lou went from being my Mom´s friend to being my friend as well. We had lots of laughs doing country line dancing. She was a wonderful role model for me as a Catholic. I will miss her.
Sally Ankony
May 21, 2025
Condolences and deepest sympathies to Jerry and the entire Timbrook family. Mary Lou was the best, always ready with a smile, ready to help in any way she could. She was the "spark plug" for our school reunions and of course making sure we had a class picture. She will be greatly missed
Pam Kniola
May 21, 2025
Condolences to the family. I knew Mary Lou from high school as she was in my older sister's class. Mary Lou assisted my wedding photographer. I'd see her and Jerry in church often. Mary Lou was such a sweet, pleasant lady.
Tom & Marcie Walters
May 20, 2025
So sorry! She was a beautiful lady! Met her at church when I worked there. Know that we are thinking of you and care! Hugs, love, & .
Ginny Borolov
May 20, 2025
Dear Jerry and Children,
I was very sorry to learn about Mary Lou's passing. I have fond memories of my younger years with Mary Lou, Janice, and Florence, along with all of the Sugar Bowl staff, being part of the village that raised me. My first job was at the restaurant and I remember it feeling very much like family and not at all like a job. Mary Lou was very kind and gently guided me in learning what I needed to know. I have never forgotten her or those days. She was a very good person and I know she will be missed. My deepest condolences.
Ginny Borolov (Betty's Daughter)
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