April Lorraine "Cole" Hodakowski

April Lorraine "Cole" Hodakowski obituary

April Lorraine "Cole" Hodakowski

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April Hodakowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Mortuary - Salem on Nov. 21, 2025.

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April Lorraine (Cole) Hodakowski, 54, of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, formerly of Salem, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.

April is survived by her loving husband: Ed Hodakowski of Fort Leonard Wood, MO; children: Morgan Hodakowski, Austin Duncan, Emily Garner and husband James, Aaron Pace, Justin Hodakowski, and Grace Hodakowski; parents: William and Nancy Cole; brother: Graham Cole; sister: Hilary Cole; many beloved grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

30

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

1000 West Scenic Rivers Blvd.

Post Office Box 45, Salem, MO 65560

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Nov

30

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

1000 West Scenic Rivers Blvd.

Post Office Box 45, Salem, MO 65560

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Wilson Mortuary - Salem

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