Eugene “Gene” Milkowski, 78, of Lansing, IL passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 55 ½ years, Diane (nee Smigla); son, Robert (Rose) Milkowski; daughter, Claudine Milkowski; grandchildren, Brian O’Hara, Sarah, Maggie and Allison Milkowski; sister, Joanne Dutka. Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2021 from 3:00-8:00 pmContinue Reading
Eugene “Gene” Milkowski, 78, of Lansing, IL passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 55 ½ years, Diane (nee Smigla); son, Robert (Rose) Milkowski; daughter, Claudine Milkowski; grandchildren, Brian O’Hara, Sarah, Maggie and Allison Milkowski; sister, Joanne Dutka.
Visitation will be Friday, May 21, 2021 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10:30 am at the funeral home.
Gene retired from Zenith after 45 years of service. Photography was always a hobby for Gene and after retirement he pursued his second passion and became the photographer for the Crown Point Star for 10 years. He was a longtime Arizona Cardinal fan and Indy 500 fan which he attended every year since 1961. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice in his memory would be appreciated.
Cindy Smith
left a message on April 25, 2022:
Here it is April 25, 2022, and I just now found out! Today is our 30th wedding anniversary at which you two were the photographers. SO, you are on our mind, I open up fb and there is Robbie with a tribute to his Dad. Lord's work! With Love and condolences to Diane and family. He was a great man!
Rosa Lockhart
left a message on May 21, 2021:
Claudine and family: A heartfelt condolence to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless your family.
Pam Rademacher
left a message on May 19, 2021:
Diane, my Mom is Johann Clark, from Basic Steel. We both send our heartfelt condolences.
JUNE LONG
left a message on May 18, 2021:
Diane, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Many of our volunteers are praying for you and your family. Please let me know if we can be of any assistance. June, Dyer Volunteer Services
Mindy Ingersoll
left a message on May 18, 2021:
I'm so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Juliet Bennett
left a message on May 18, 2021:
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your entire family. God Bless!
Vicki Olsen
left a message on May 17, 2021:
Claudine my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you find comfort in the cherished memories you share of your father.
Denise Boudreau
left a message on May 17, 2021:
Claudine, My sympathies and prayers on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your memories of him.
Liz Van Tassel
left a message on May 16, 2021:
Diane, Rob and Claudine, We are very sorry for your loss. Gene was the kindest and gentlest soul. He always had a smile and was satisfied with the simple things. His passion for the Cardinals and the Indy 500 is living on his kids and grandchildren. May he rest in peace having fought the hard fight. We are grateful to have known him and wish you and your family peace and blessings. The Van Tassel Family
Paula Hand
left a message on May 15, 2021:
Eternal rest grant upon him O Lord. Deepest sympathy to you Diane, Rob, Rose, Sarah, Maggie, Allison, Claudine, Brian, Joanne, and all family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you; may the Lord comfort you and give you His peace at this very sad time. Gene was a great man and will be missed! Keep his memory alive in your hearts always~
Paula
Paula Hand
left a message on May 15, 2021:
Eternal rest grant upon him O Lord. Deepest sympathy to you Diane, Rob, Rose, Sarah, Maggie, Allison, Claudine, Brian, Joanne, and all family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you; may the Lord comfort you and give you His peace at this very sad time. Gene was a great man and will be missed! Keep his memory alive in your hearts always~
Paula
Paula Hand
left a message on May 15, 2021:
Eternal rest grant upon him O Lord. Deepest sympathy to you Diane, Rob, Rose, Sarah, Maggie, Allison, Claudine, Brian, Joanne, and all family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you; may the Lord comfort you and give you His peace at this very sad time. Gene was a great man and will be missed! Keep his memory alive in your hearts always~
Paula
Rosa
left a message on May 14, 2021:
To my friend and her family during your time of incredible sadness. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you’re in my prayers. I pray you'll find comfort in knowing your father loved you very much. Rosa L. & Family ❤️
John and Nancy Socha
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
John and Nancy Socha
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Randy, Jennifer and Rebecca Johnson
left a message on May 14, 2021:
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Cindy Smith
left a message on April 25, 2022:
Here it is April 25, 2022, and I just now found out! Today is our 30th wedding anniversary at which you two were the photographers. SO, you are on our mind, I open up fb and there is Robbie with a tribute to his Dad. Lord's work! With Love and condolences to Diane and family. He was a great man!
Rosa Lockhart
left a message on May 21, 2021:
Claudine and family: A heartfelt condolence to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless your family.
Pam Rademacher
left a message on May 19, 2021:
Diane, my Mom is Johann Clark, from Basic Steel. We both send our heartfelt condolences.
JUNE LONG
left a message on May 18, 2021:
Diane, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Many of our volunteers are praying for you and your family. Please let me know if we can be of any assistance. June, Dyer Volunteer Services
Mindy Ingersoll
left a message on May 18, 2021:
I'm so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Juliet Bennett
left a message on May 18, 2021:
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your entire family. God Bless!
Vicki Olsen
left a message on May 17, 2021:
Claudine my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you find comfort in the cherished memories you share of your father.
Denise Boudreau
left a message on May 17, 2021:
Claudine, My sympathies and prayers on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in your memories of him.
Liz Van Tassel
left a message on May 16, 2021:
Diane, Rob and Claudine, We are very sorry for your loss. Gene was the kindest and gentlest soul. He always had a smile and was satisfied with the simple things. His passion for the Cardinals and the Indy 500 is living on his kids and grandchildren. May he rest in peace having fought the hard fight. We are grateful to have known him and wish you and your family peace and blessings. The Van Tassel Family
Paula Hand
left a message on May 15, 2021:
Eternal rest grant upon him O Lord. Deepest sympathy to you Diane, Rob, Rose, Sarah, Maggie, Allison, Claudine, Brian, Joanne, and all family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you; may the Lord comfort you and give you His peace at this very sad time. Gene was a great man and will be missed! Keep his memory alive in your hearts always~
Paula
Paula Hand
left a message on May 15, 2021:
Eternal rest grant upon him O Lord. Deepest sympathy to you Diane, Rob, Rose, Sarah, Maggie, Allison, Claudine, Brian, Joanne, and all family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you; may the Lord comfort you and give you His peace at this very sad time. Gene was a great man and will be missed! Keep his memory alive in your hearts always~
Paula
Paula Hand
left a message on May 15, 2021:
Eternal rest grant upon him O Lord. Deepest sympathy to you Diane, Rob, Rose, Sarah, Maggie, Allison, Claudine, Brian, Joanne, and all family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you; may the Lord comfort you and give you His peace at this very sad time. Gene was a great man and will be missed! Keep his memory alive in your hearts always~
Paula
Rosa
left a message on May 14, 2021:
To my friend and her family during your time of incredible sadness. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you’re in my prayers. I pray you'll find comfort in knowing your father loved you very much. Rosa L. & Family ❤️
John and Nancy Socha
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
John and Nancy Socha
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Randy, Jennifer and Rebecca Johnson
left a message on May 14, 2021:
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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