Adeline Pearl Kitt died peacefully in her home on November 25, 2025 . Adeline was 98 years old. She was born to Jacob and Pearl Kuchta on December 25, 1926 in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Emerson HS in 1945.
Adj is survived by her children, Rodney LeDrew of Cleveland, OH and Denise Frailey of Apex NC. Grandchildren John CO., Michael MT, Jacob FL, Matthew FL, Phillip MI, plus Great and Great Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Granddaughter Emily her siblings Joseph, Louis, Rosemary and Myke (Irene)Kuchta.
Adj married Willard LeDrew following WWII and together operated a mason contracting business. Over the years she built a career fundraising for several charitable organizations including American Cancer Society, The Bowen Center, American Heart Association, National Jewish Hospital, Lake County Mental Health Association and finished her career as Director of Respite Care Highland IN.
Adj was accomplished at recruiting people to participate and motivating them to perform at their best.
Through life she was a avid gardener and love to snow ski the mountains of Colorado.
Adj loved her Lake Michigan and when warm weather returns a celebration of her life will be in Miller on the lake’s shore. All family and friends are welcome. No firm date has yet been set.
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