Deborah A. Barkowski

Deborah A. Barkowski, nee Oliver, age 65, of Griffith and Hebron, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, February 21, 2025.  Wife of Thomas Norley and the late Steven J. Barkowski.  Devoted and loving mother of Jason (Emily) Barkowski and Nicholas (Laken) Barkowski.  Proud grandmother of Jordan, Parker, Deacon, and Lennon.  Dearest sister of Diane (Dennis) McKay, Connie (Bill) Cosgrove, Dan (Rena) Oliver, Russell (Dennis Heflin) Oliver, John (late MaryAnn) Oliver, and the late Robert (Debbie) Oliver.  Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Aloysius and Lorraine Oliver.  Debbie was loved by her family, and many dear friends, and will be truly missed.

Visitation Friday, February 28, 2025 from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, appreciated.

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