Jane Kieltyka, 86 of Munster, IN passed away on the morning of January 17, 2024. Jane was born in Bialobrzegi, Poland in 1937, but eventually moved to Germany with her family during WWII. In 1949, the family moved to the United States, residing in East Chicago, IN where she met her husband Robert (Sonny) Kieltyka and started a family of her own. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Renee Grudzien) Kieltyka, Jerry (Amy) Kieltyka, Tom Kieltyka, and Andy (Beata) Kieltyka; brother, Henry (Joy) Wytrzyszczewski; nieces, Melanie (Randy) Weir, and Michele (Todd) McKechnie; nephew, Michael (Heather) Wytrzyszczewski. She was preceded in death by her parents, Piotr and Teofila Wytrzyszczewski, husband Robert (Sonny) Kieltyka, sister Harriet (Joe) Sus and nephew Joe (Gina) Sus Jr.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:30 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and again on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:00 a.m Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL.
Jane was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend, who will be missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed a good laugh, spending time with family, cooking, baking, sewing, and gardening.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Childrens Hospital in her memory would be greatly appreciated.