Aline Mary Krakowski

Aline Mary Krakowski, born on February 26, 1925, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, in New Albany, Indiana.

Throughout her career, Aline displayed an unwavering work ethic and versatility. She began her journey by driving a bus for the Army Ammunition Plant and then transitioned to making clothes at the shirt factory. Alongside her late husband, Frank Krakowski, she worked diligently on planes in Washington State. Aline contributed her time and energy to Grant Line Elementary, where she took great joy in helping children in the lunchroom. Until her retirement at the age of 91, Aline proudly greeted customers at Walmart, embodying the spirit of warmth and hospitality.

Aline cherished the memories of her childhood spent on the farm, where working alongside her family was one of her greatest joys. Her love for fishing, sewing, and crocheting further complemented her nurturing personality, as she devoted much of her time to creating a loving environment for her family.

As a proud member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, she found solace and community through her faith, which guided her throughout her life.

Aline is survived by her daughter, Rita (Steve) Neeley; her grandchildren, Leah (Travis) Sappenfield, Nicolas Traughber, Erik Furnish, and Jordan (Katie) Furnish; as well as ten great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Her legacy continues through her brother, Harold (Joan) Renn; her sisters, Lelia (Maurice H.) Popp and Evalina (Steve) Ems; sister-in-law, Patricia Renn Pierce; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Krakowski; her parents, Raymond J. and Bertha Renn; and siblings, Virginia (Carl) Schindler, Lucille (Fred) Adamczyk, Alvina (Charles) Seng, Sylvester "Bud" Renn, and Elvin (Patricia) Renn.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home in New Albany, Indiana and a second visitation on Saturday April 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM until funeral mass at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in New Albany, Indiana.

Aline Mary Krakowski leaves behind a profound legacy of love, kindness, and commitment to family and community, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

The family requests that contributions in Aline’s memory be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.