Carol Jean (Schmitt) Hook

Carol Jean Hook, age 87, formerly of Highland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Born in Hammond, Indiana, Carol was a beloved wife, loving mother, and devoted grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters: Jennifer (Chuck) Moore and Amy (Paul) Clark; and her cherished grandchildren, Kameryn, Kayley, Carter, Evan, and Owen.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William Hook; her parents, Paul and Opal Schmitt; her sister, Sondra Kish; and her brother, Ronald Schmitt.

She was a graduate of Hammond High School in Hammond, Indiana. Carol spent her early working career at CNA in downtown Chicago. Once her children were born, Carol became a full-time homemaker and spent the years raising her children and supporting them in all their activities. She also volunteered for many years at the Our Lady of Grace library, where she eventually served as head librarian.

Carol treasured time spent with her family. She babysat her grandchildren often while they were young and she was everyone’s biggest cheerleader. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 50 years and treasured the lifelong friendships she made through the organization.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 2828 Highway Ave in Highland with visitation from 10:00 AM until the service starting at 11:45 AM with the Beta Sigma Phi Ritual, immediately followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM

Inurnment will be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Sheffield Manor for the care provided to Carol over the past seven years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Carol’s name to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.

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