Leroy J. Jurkoska, 91, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Born in Racine, WI, on August 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Roman and Mayme (Bolmes) Jurkoska. He was educated in the schools of Racine and moved to Kenosha in 1948. He served in the United States Air Force from May 26, 1943, until his honorable discharge on February 20, 1946. On June 19, 1948, he married Elaine Marie Krome at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kenosha. Leroy was employed as a machine operator with American Motors Corporation until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, UAW Local 72 Retirees and the Vintage Car Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and antique cars. Survivors include his wife, Elaine of Kenosha; and two daughters, Judy Jurkoska of Pewaukee, WI, and Jean (Stephen) Clark of Aberdeen, NC. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18th, at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19th, from Proko Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Mass will follow at St. Mary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum with military honors.Proko Funeral Home and Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Leroy’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com