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Emily Kahl Obituary
CARLINVILLE - Emily Elizabeth Kahl, 94, of Carlinville died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
She was born March 4, 1914, in Polk Township, the daughter of Raymond and Elenora Davis Hampton. She married Ralph Joseph "Rollie" Kahl. She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; daughter, Eleanor Whitlow; sons-in-law, Grover Turner, Tom Whitlow and Jim Rosentretter; daughter-in-law, Ruth Kahl; brothers, Henry, Harold and Arthur; and sisters, Myra and Myrtle.
Surviving are her sons, William Kahl of Hettick, Robert Kahl of Woodburn, Delbert Kahl of Girard, George Kahl of Jerseyville, Walter Kahl of Clemmons, N.C., and John Kahl, James Kahl and Donald Kahl, all of Carlinville; daughters, Alice L. Turner of Louisiana, Mo., and Sue Bryant and Wilma Gibson, both of Gillespie, Judy Rosentretter of Sawyerville and Edith Reed of Shipman; four brothers, Eldon, Charles, John and Dale Hampton; sisters, Mary Cook, Martha Remus, Virginia McMahon and Jane Oller; 57 grandchildren; 113 great-grandchildren; and 44 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the funeral home with Pastor Rachel A. Stockle officiating. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society or St. Francis Hospital Foundation.
Anyone wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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J Rosentreter
March 17, 2008
Grandma Kahl you will always be in or hearts for ever. There will never be another Grandma like you. We know your heart was filled with love. We hope you are having a grand time in HEAVEN with all of our love ones. All Our Love Rodney, Jill,Jerry, Tammy, Jimmy, Josh, Tateum, Jordan & Tess
Clare Kahl
March 17, 2008
Grandma, It is still hard for me to imagine our family without you. I still feel like you are here with us and that this is all just a dream. I know that you will be with us and in our hearts forever.
Brad, Heather, and Elly Haley
March 16, 2008
We were all blessed to have known such a wonderful woman and to have been loved by her. We will cherish her and our memories of her forever in our hearts. We love you "Little Grandma"!
Joe & Terri Walker
March 15, 2008
We are sorry about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy and Sherry Jennings
March 15, 2008
Walt and family-
We would like to extend our condolences and hugs. Sorry to read of your mother's passing.
Joan (Ugly) Goodman
March 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I will always remember the good times we had at Aunt Emie's house and all of the family reunion's. God Bless all of you.
Gerald& Kay Vance
March 14, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Doris Ellegood
March 14, 2008
Walt & Shirley Your loved one will always be as close as your memories, and the comfort God can give is as close as a prayer. Our prayers are with you. Louie & Doris
Erin JOHNSON
March 14, 2008
To the Kahl Family,
Your family is in our prayers.
Chris and Erin Johnson
Mark & Nancee Kirby
March 14, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Butch and Sandy Remington
March 14, 2008
To the Kahl families'. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grieving. We met Grandma years ago in New York and thought she was a 'hoot' She will surely be missed by all. Wish we could be there with you.
Jo Anne Pietrowicz
March 14, 2008
Walt and families,
Sorry to hear about your mother, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
John, JoAnne, and Jake
Aaron Kahl
March 14, 2008
Grandma,
You will be in our hearts forever!
Aaron, Sally, Matt, Ben, and Hannah
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