Body of missing Calumet City man Chester Palusiak discovered on Superior Avenue in Munster: Lake County, Indiana coroner confirms

In CALUMET CITY, Ill., a man with dementia who had been missing since February was discovered deceased in northwest Indiana on Monday, according to the Lake County, Indiana Coroner’s Office.

Chester Palusiak, 72, of Calumet City was last seen on Feb. 13 at 165th Street and Wentworth Avenue in Calumet City.

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The Lake County coroner team responded about 7 p.m. Monday to 406 Superior Ave. in Munster, Indiana, where they found Palusiak, a news release said.

Following an autopsy conducted on Tuesday, it was determined that there were no signs of foul play or trauma contributing to Palusiak’s death. The cause of death will be confirmed upon completion of toxicology tests, as stated by the coroner’s office.

The circumstances surrounding Palusiak’s death were not immediately clear.

Friends and family called Palusiak a beloved member of the community, who spent many years driving kids to church on Sundays.

“He was known for his kindness, passion, and unwavering dedication to others, which had a profound impact on many lives. We were committed to locating him and bringing him back home,” expressed family friend Geneva Cummins.

Organized search efforts were underway before Palusiak was found.

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