Leon D. Koker

Surrounded by his loving family, Leon D. Koker, age 19, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at the Racine Hospice House. Leon was born in Racine, June 29, 1995, son of Thomas P. Koker and Ricarda Maldonado. On August 13, 2014 he was united in marriage to Elaine Mukka.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine; his parents, Tom Koker (Terah Dehne), Ricarda Maldonado; brother and sisters, Christopher, Julian, Adan, and Jasmine; his grandmother, Aurora Carbajal; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy Mukka and Mary Preiss; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2014, 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. Craig Fields officiating. Relatives and friends may meet at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at 3:00 P.M. Private interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials to the family have been suggested.

A special thank you to all of Leon’s caregivers at Children’s Hospital for their loving and compassionate care.