Linda K. Kowaleski, age 76, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Ambassador Healthcare.
Born August 7, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana, to William Deeter and Marilyn Nealeigh, Linda had lived in Richmond for several years. She had an associate degree in social work, and had worked at daycare facilities, home health care organizations, and Whiteford Food Products in Versailles, Ohio. Linda loved to play Facebook games, travel, and go to the beach, but most importantly, she loved her grandkids. She made countless friends all over the world through her Facebook accounts and she cared very much for each of them.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Kowaleski, to whom she was married on September 16, 2006; daughters, LaDna (Frank) Hylton of North Port, Florida, and Billie Jo (Alberto) Jasso of Union City, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Nicole (Dayle) Rosengarten, Thomas (Jennifer) Hylton, Athena (Brad Hatch) Hylton, Devon Dozier, Antonio (Shelby) Jasso, Raquel Jasso, and Brandon Jasso; ten great-grandchildren, Caden, Abigail, William, Arthur, Thomas, Aubree, LaMichael, Peach, Izabella, and Eva; sisters Kim (Dan) Smith and Martha Jane Dickey; niece, Kelly (Joey) Daniell; and nephews, Jason (Heather) Downey, Benjamin Smith, and Eric (Franchesca) Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Margaret Nealeigh.
Visitation for Linda K. Kowaleski will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Rev. John Maples officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, Wayne County Unit, P. O. Box 681405, Indianapolis, IN 46268.