Jerome "Jerry" Francis Lukowitz

Jerome “Jerry” Francis Lukowitz, 85, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully February 24, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born April 14, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank J. and Frances (Pijanowski) Lukowitz. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. He received his bachelor’s degree from Xavier in 1961 where he played baseball for three years. Following graduation, Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Artillery for two years. Jerry met his wife Marie (D’Argento) in high school. They married in April of 1962 in Chicago and spent 62 years together. Jerry was in manufacturing/contract sales for many years before retiring in 2012. After his retirement, Jerry found great joy in driving a school bus for Perry Township, but his own children were the loves of his life. He always saw each one’s individuality and cherished his time with them. Family was always first. In his spare time, Jerry was a self-taught guitar player, a baseball fan, especially the Cubs, and was the “Clark Griswold” of Christmas decorations. He also loved the water and any time he could spend boating with his family. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at SS Francis and Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood, with visitation there from 1:00 p.m. until the time of mass. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Marie Lukowitz; brother, Gregory (Ruth) Lukowitz; children, Jeanne (Andrew) Schwartz, Steven Lukowitz, and Janet (Scott) Eckerle; grandchildren, Kyle (Lindsay) Schwartz, Mitchell (Mariam) Eckerle, Benjamin (McKaylee) Morgan, and Bridget (William) Huck; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Frances Lukowitz; and his sister, Alberta A. (Emmett) Fleming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and/or the Alzheimer’s Association and/or the American Heart Association. The family wishes to thank the home caregivers who became like family as well as the staff of the Franciscan Hospice House. Final arrangements and care are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel.

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Jerome "Jerry" Francis Lukowitz

April 14, 1939 - February 24, 2025