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Donna Kohler Obituary

Donna M. Kohler Battle Creek Donna M. Kohler, age 87 of Battle Creek passed away Saturday November 14, 2009 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born February 24, 1922 in Lawton, MI to Archie and Gladys Clark. She graduated from Lawton High School in 1940. She then moved to Battle Creek for a short period before marrying Jack N. Kohler on May 24, 1942 in Oceola, Indiana. He survives and they have been married 67 ½ years. They lived in Mishawaka for 2 years before returning to Battle Creek. Also surviving is her daughter and son-in-law Diane (Digger-Donald) Jones of Battle Creek, 2 grand daughters Shawn (Dave) Sutherland and Michelle (Nick) Popovich; 4 great-grandchildren, Erika and Alexa Popovich; Chase and Carlye Sutherland. A special niece that called her "Mom" Kathy (Bob) McDonald and family from Gaylord, MI. A sister Charlene (Norm) Ulery and family from Battle Creek. Also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Paul L. Clark and Robert A. Clark. Donna worked for the Cotton Shop, L.W. Robinsons, and Kellogg Company for a short time. She was a wonderful and dedicated wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. She was a Bluebird Leader, Campfire Leader, Room Mother, and worked with the P.T.A. at Coburn School. Visitation will be held at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5p.m. to 7p.m. where funeral services will be held Thursday November 18, 2009 at 1:00p.m. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be given to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 17, 2009.

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Bill Kohler

November 25, 2009

Dear Diane and Digger, I am so sorry. I just found out in a letter from Deloris last night. Aunt Donna was simply a wonderful person and I´ll miss her wry humor. I can still hear her laugh echoing through the woods up north when they used to sit around the fire telling stories. Take good care of your dad and yourselves as well. Much love, Bill

Joyce Hubbard

November 20, 2009

Hi Diane and Digger I'm sorry for the lost of your mother an I just want to say pray for the strength to get thur tis tuff time and Jehovah God will bless you to make it thru Love you both. I did not know your mother but she had to be a nice person because you are such a wonderful person. Joyce Hubbard

Larry and Sue Metzgar

November 18, 2009

Jack;
Sorry to hear of Donna's passing.

FRED & JOANNA LATSHAW

November 17, 2009

HI DIANE AND DIGGER,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF YOUR MOM.FRED,S BROTHER HAD PASSED AWAY THE SAME DAY WHEN YOUR MOM DID WE ARE HEADING BACK TO MICH. FOR A MEMORIAL FOR HIM.YOUR MOM LOOKS SO SWEET WE KNOW YOU WILL HAVE ALOT OF SPECIAL MEMORIES OF HER. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.FRED AND JOANNA LATSHAW

Robert J. Breslin, Jr.

November 17, 2009

Diane,

I am so sorry for your loss....I didn't know your Mother but I am sure she was a wonderful Mom...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless,

Bob Breslin

Kris Leenhouts-Gamet

November 17, 2009

Am sorry to hear about your mother's death. I have some happy memories of her from growing up across the street from you.

Cheryl Southern

November 17, 2009

Diane & Digger,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this very sad time. God Bless
Larry & Cheryl Southern

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