Robert A. Shourek

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 (Edward) Kot and Kathleen Shourek; cherished grandfather of Zachary Castle, Courtney (Marisa Palacios) Castle, Steven, Jonathan and Ethan Kot; adoring great grandpa of Lilly, Amaya and Gracelynn. Robert was the eldest of six children born to the late John and Dolores Shourek; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting, with the Rev. Mark R. Peres, C.PP.S., officiating; interment, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Indiana; visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00pm: Expressions of sympathy may be placed on-line at www.baranfh.com.

Robert Shourek was born on November 25, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Hammond and was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School, Class of 1965. He was a retiree of the Republic Steel Company. He was an avid bowler (achieved a perfect 300 game) and fisherman. Devoted to his family, Robert will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.  

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