Carol Jean (Schmitt) 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.