Judith "Judy" A. Bronowski

Judith (Judy) Bronowski, age 70, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, after a fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born on September 29,1952, in Gary, Indiana, to Theodore and Dorothy Bronowski, the second of three children. Judy attended Andrean High School (Class of 1970) and graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a BA in Fine Arts. She started her career at Whiteco Industries as a graphic designer, eventually moving on to head the marketing/advertising efforts at Holiday Star Theatre/Radisson Star Plaza from the opening of the Theatre in 1979. Judy began a long career in the hospitality industry for White Lodging Services, leading the marketing efforts there from its inception in 1985 to 2007, then spent 12 years as VP/Marketing for Portfolio Hotels & Resorts of Oakbrook, IL, before retiring in 2019. As one of the few female executives early in her career, she was an inspiration to countless leaders. She partnered with world renowned brands, encouraging new and innovative business practices which continued to shape the hotel industry over the years. Judy had a passion for travel, visiting exotic locations and making treasured lifelong friends around the world. She spread this passion to others, inviting them to join her in her travels and encouraging them to experience a world of new cultures and beautiful places. Family, friends, and colleagues have been forever changed by her gracious invitations to travel. She traveled to over fifty countries and five continents, but her pure love of Italy took her there numerous times every year to enjoy the culture, people, food, wine, and beauty of the country (and wine). When not traveling the world, you could find Judy spending time with family and friends at Shafer Lake. Fond memories of Shafer Lake go back to childhood with her parents and brothers. This special place became a second home where Judy enjoyed the quiet and peace of the lakefront while entertaining friends there often. Her “Music on Lakes” parties every summer were a favorite for all, where her brother’s band, “The Hots” entertained everyone around! She is preceded in death by her father- Theodore Bronowski and mother- Dorothy Bronowski. Judy is survived by her brothers- Theodore (Toni) Bronowski and Kenneth (Karen) Bronowski; nephew- Christopher Bronowski and numerous cousins. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. The funeral will take place on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point. Rev. Thomas E. Mischler officiating. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Judy’s name to Pancan.org, the organization devoted to finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. www.burnsfuneral.com

Judith "Judy" A. Bronowski

September 29, 1952 - May 27, 2023