RACINE – Leora J. (Jackowski) Kadolph, 83, passed away at Becker Shoop Rehabilitation and Memory Care Campus on Monday, July 13, 2015.

She was born in Racine on March 19, 1932, the daughter of the now late Everette and Caroline (nee: Hamme) Hunter.  She graduated from Washington Park High School.  On June 4, 1949 she married Edward Jackowski.  He preceded her in death on February 9, 1977.  She married Richard Kadolph October 25, 1980.  He preceded her in death on May 9, 1993.

Leora was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother that cherished her time spent with family. She will be dearly missed by those that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her sons, William (Karen) Jackowski of Franksville, Steven (longtime companion, Sue Churchill) Jackowski of Mauston, Edward (Debbie) Jackowski of Racine; her grandchildren, Jed Jackowski, Nathen (Christie) Jackowski, David (Jennifer) Jackowski, Daniel Jackowski, Ceileta (Doug) Gardner and Caleb Jackowski; her great grandchildren, Zachary, Reese, Chase, Lucas, Claire, Michael, Meghan, Savannah, Daven, Taylor, and Heleana;  her sister, Carol (Lowell) Wyma; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Shirley (Joseph) Kenney; brother-in-law, Richard (Kathy) Jackowski and sister-in-law, Carol Brown.

Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, July 19, 2015 for a visitation from 2-4 p.m. A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 4:00 p.m.   A private interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested.

Leora's family extends a warm thank you to Heartland Hospice for the loving professionalism and attention she received while under their care.