Eileen Ruth Palucki (nee Troksa)

age 79, of Highland, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Preceded in death by her husband, Larry Palucki; her mother and father, Margaret and John Troska; 2 brothers, Bobby and Rudy; and 2 sisters, Eleanor (Gene) Stacy and Margaret (Norbert) Taylor; and niece, Geri Williams. Survivors include her loving nephews, Edward (Lupe) Klemensiewicz, David (Donna) Taylor, Larry (Ellen) Taylor; niece, Debbie (Tom) Vercimek; and many great nieces, great-great nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Eileen grew up in Whiting. After high school, she attended Indiana University and graduated with a teaching degree. She taught middle school English at East Chicago Roosevelt for 30 years. Eileen was a devout Catholic belonging to St. James the Less Catholic Church in Highland. She loved to travel and loved being with family and friends. She adored her 2 cats, Cookie and Candy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave. Schererville, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial private.