Charles "Charlie" Lowell Cornett

The world lost one of its greatest encouragers on Saturday, July 26, 2025, when Charles Lowell Cornett stepped from this life onto a golden street in his heavenly home. He was born on May 1, 1948, along with his best friend and twin sister, Collette, to Virgil and Marie Cornett. He grew up in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Emerson High School. It was there that he met the “five-foot-two, eyes of blue” love of his life, Kacey. They married in October of 1971 and together raised four children: Shawn, Matthew, Heather, and Patrick. Charlie was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Crown Point, Indiana; Town and Country Christian Church in Crown Point; and the Griffith First Christian Church in Griffith, Indiana. For the past several years, Charlie and Kacey belonged to LifeWell Christian Church in Winfield, Indiana. He loved to sing and led worship on many Sundays throughout his life. Charlie was a huge sports fan and cheered - loudly - for the Green Bay Packers, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Chicago Blackhawks, and both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox. Chuck, as many of his co-workers knew him, worked for Inland Steel in East Chicago, Indiana for nearly 35 years as a millwright. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 53+ years, Kathleen “Kacey” Cornett. He is also survived by his children who were the pride and joy of his life: Shawn (Cheryl) Cornett; Matthew (Sherri) Cornett; Heather (Adam) Calfee; and Patrick (Kelli) Cornett. Also surviving are his grandchildren, each of whom he was extremely proud: Eryn (Nicholas) Mark; Noah Cornett; Avery Cornett; Madyson Calfee; Ariana Cornett; Jonathan Cornett; Hudson Cornett; Kamden Cornett; and Rylan Cornett. He is also survived by his nephews: John (Elizabeth) Festa and Charles (Lauren) Festa. Also surviving are many in-laws, cousins, relatives, and friends. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Marie Cornett, by his twin sister, Collette (Michael) Festa, and by his grandson, Braden Cornett. He was also preceded by his in-laws, Kenneth and Barbara Cutler and brothers-in-law: Ken “Bub”, Keith, and Klifford Cutler. The family wishes to thank the staff at Franciscan Hospital in Crown Point and the staff at AMG Hospital in Merrillville, for their care of Charlie. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with some of Charlie’s favorite foods from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with a service to begin at 6:00 p.m. at LifeWell Christian Church, 7037 E. 117th Avenue, Crown Point, IN. Be early because Charlie would have wanted it that way and be sure to wear your favorite Green Bay, Notre Dame, Blackhawks, Sox, or Cubs gear. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Charlie’s family to bless his favorite ministries. Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, Crown Point, IN, entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

Charles "Charlie" Lowell Cornett

May 1, 1948 - July 26, 2025