Leona Barkow, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Leona was born in Michigan City, IN to Leo and Ada Archer on January 16th, 1935. On January 9th, 1953, she married the love of her life, Virgil Barkow, who precedes her in death.
Surviving her are her 3 children: daughter, Cheryl (Vince) Kaczmarek of Michigan City, sons, Terry Barkow of LaPorte, and James (Kathy) Barkow of Elkhart; granddaughter, Crystal (Clint) Thomas of Portage; and daughter-in-law, Jo Barkow of Michigan City. Leona was also preceded in death by her son, Allen Barkow.
Leona was a kind and gentle woman and devoted wife and mother. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known her.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St, Michigan City, IN.