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Donald Kadow Obituary
Donald Michael Kadow, born November 19, 1961 of Homer Glen, IL passed away October 11, 2021 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife Tina Kadow, children Michael Ruckman, Lisa Ruckman, Jake Ruckman and Jon Ruckman. Beloved parents Donald and Anita Kadow. Sisters Lyrae Heil and Tina Ferry.
Don was a proud Papa to Nadalie Ruckman, Kenadie Ruckman, Kerragan Ruckman and Michael Ruckman Jr. Uncle to Jason Kadow, Jesika Winkelman and Cory Kadow. Great-uncle to Gabby Kadow, Holly Kadow, Ella Kadow and a friend to many.
Please join us in a celebration of Don's life at Coom's Corner in Lockport from 4pm to 8pm on October 20, 2021. We will be sharing some of our favorite stories, memories, laughing, crying and remembering a man who will be greatly missed.
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Paul O'Brien
October 20, 2021
I've known Don from work since he started Panduit back 1998. Hardest worker I've ever known. Never stopped doing things. Never stopped getting things done when nobody else could. He was a great friend. He would do anything for anybody at any time. Don had a passion about many things that I knew of...making jerky, motorcycles, jukeboxes, working on cars and trucks, bar bowling machines, Elvis, tree and stump services, family, kids, friends, coworkers. Truly doing to miss him. My condolences to his entire family.
Jay Packwood
October 15, 2021
Worked with don for 11 years. got to go on work trips to Netherlands with him. This is where I have my fondest memory of him and forever think of him when Elvis is playing. Walking out of a pub bathroom and there is Don singing and dancing impersonating Elvis on the karaoke machine. Had so much fun those trips. He is truly a Great guy. Just want to give my condolences to his family and loved ones.
Dick Dale
October 15, 2021
Worked with Don. Always enjoyed talking with and working with him. He was a good man. Condolences to his family and friends
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