In Memory Of
Leona M. Krakow
1923
2020
Leona M. Krakow
June 4, 1923 — January 23, 2020
Leona Marie Krakow, 96, the matriarch of her family and a loving friend to all, passed Thursday, January 23, 2020, after a wonderful and giving life.
Leona is survived by her loving husband, Gene Krakow, her daughters, Cheryl Kern, and Nancy Godfrey (Bob), her grandchildren, Mike Wood (Keri), Kathleen Bates (Jeff), Thomas Godfrey, Kelly Kern and Chuck Kern (Stacey), and her seven great grandchildren. Her parents, five brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Leona was born on June 4, 1923, in Chugwater, Wyoming to Fred and Gladys Dowler and was raised with six siblings. She graduated from Natrona County High School and married Tom Brannan in 1941. After Tom passed, she went to work at New York Life and met Gene. They married on November 14, 1970 and worked hand-in-hand over their 49 years together.
Leona was a devoted wife and mother. She loved spending time with grandkids, traveling, playing cards, dancing and hosting company. She enjoyed gathering loved ones around her and was always up for any adventure. She was known as a sweet soul by many. Leona will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church on Wednesday, January 29, at 2 pm. Pastor Rebecca Aardahl will officiate. Flowers can be sent to Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel and expressions of care can be sent to www.wrcfuneral.com . Donations may be given to a charity of your choice.
Leona is survived by her loving husband, Gene Krakow, her daughters, Cheryl Kern, and Nancy Godfrey (Bob), her grandchildren, Mike Wood (Keri), Kathleen Bates (Jeff), Thomas Godfrey, Kelly Kern and Chuck Kern (Stacey), and her seven great grandchildren. Her parents, five brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Leona was born on June 4, 1923, in Chugwater, Wyoming to Fred and Gladys Dowler and was raised with six siblings. She graduated from Natrona County High School and married Tom Brannan in 1941. After Tom passed, she went to work at New York Life and met Gene. They married on November 14, 1970 and worked hand-in-hand over their 49 years together.
Leona was a devoted wife and mother. She loved spending time with grandkids, traveling, playing cards, dancing and hosting company. She enjoyed gathering loved ones around her and was always up for any adventure. She was known as a sweet soul by many. Leona will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church on Wednesday, January 29, at 2 pm. Pastor Rebecca Aardahl will officiate. Flowers can be sent to Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel and expressions of care can be sent to www.wrcfuneral.com . Donations may be given to a charity of your choice.
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