Irene J. Milicki, age 97, of Dyer, Indiana; formerly of Calumet City, Illinois passed away June 26, 2024 at her home with her family at her side. She was born to Fredrick and Theresa (née Uhrin) Bogyo on December 16, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois.

Irene is survived by her loving daughters Terri Klisiak and Rose (Dave) Sides; cherished grandchildren: Kim Klisiak, Jayme (Will Fern) Klisiak, David J. Sides and Brittany (Ron) Toppel; adored great-grandchildren: Daenerys Fern, Dacoda Sides, Nate Sides, Holden Sides, Rebecca Sims and Lyla Elliott

Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband James J. Milicki, son-in-law Edward Klisiak, granddaughters Krissy Klisiak and Jennifer Sides.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 3, 2024 directly at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church: 768 Lincoln Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. followed by Interment Services at Holy Cross Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 1219 Sheffield Avenue, Dyer, IN 46311.

Irene was a parishioner of Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. She loved her dogs and gaming on her computer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital or Special Olympics are appreciated.