Claude J. Barkowski, age 91 of Burnham, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years: Florence M. (nee Schulze) Barkowski; daughter: Mary Cramer (nee Barkowski); son: Brian Barkowski; and daughter-in-law: Debbie (late Steve) Barkowski. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Jason (Emily) Barkowski, Nicholas (Laken) Barkowski, Brandon (Stephanie) Caruso, and Breanna Cramer; and six great grandchildren: Jordan, Parker, and Deacon Barkowski, Noah, Charlie, and Jemma Caruso. Mr. Barkowski was preceded in death by his daughter: Susan M. Barkowski, and son: Steven J. Barkowski.

Friends are invited to visit with Mr. Barkowski's family on Tuesday, October 15 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM at the Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Rd., Lansing, IL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 PM with Deacon Jim Renwick officiating. Mr. Barkowski will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in a private interment service.

A member of the Greatest Generation, Mr. Barkowski honorably served our country in the United States Navy. He worked as a steelworker.