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Robert Shourek Obituary

Robert A. Shourek

Dec 29, 2024

Robert A. Shourek, 77 of Hammond, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of the late Cynthia (Marinaro) Shourek who passed away September, 9, 2009; loving father of Robin Castle, Krista Kot and Kathleen Shourek; former son-in-law, Edward Kot; cherished grandfather of five; adoring great grandpa of three. Robert was the eldest of six children born to the late John and Dolores Shourek; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services. Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00 am at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting; interment, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN; visitation at the funeral home, Friday, 4:00 to 7:00pm. To view complete obituary or to place an expression of sympathy on-line go to www.baranfh.com. (219) 659-4400.

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Published by The Times on Jan. 2, 2025.

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