Chester Palusiak, 72 man with dementia, missing from Calumet City​on February 28, 2025 at 4:34 pm

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) — A south suburban community is banding together in the search for a missing 72-year-old man.

Chester Palusiak – who suffers from dementia was last seen on February 13 at 165th and Wentworth in Calumet City.

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Friends and family call Palusiak a beloved member of the community who spent many years driving kids to church on Sundays.

“He just has such kindness, passion and unwavering commitment to others and it’s left a lasting impact on many lives and we are just determined to find him and bring him home,” family friend Geneva Cummins said.

Organized search efforts are underway.