EDA A. KOHLS
FORT JENNINGS - Eda A. Kohls, 93, of Ft. Jennings, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning Sept 6, 2014 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born January 19, 1921, in Delphos, to the late Frank and Louisa (Schurger) Kurber. On June 26, 1952, she married Vincent "Muggs" Kohls and he died November 26, 1991.
Eda and Muggs raised four children: Mary Ann Linton of Barberton, Thomas (Ruth) Kohls of Acton, MA, Phyllis (Bill) Boyee of Vandalia, and Martha (Joe) Ellerbrock of Woodbine, MD; 7 grandchildren: Shannon Linton, Sara (Jon) Tobias, Mark Kohls, Jennifer (Nicholas) Geruntino, Steven (Chelsey) Boyee, Katy Ellerbrock and Adam Ellerbrock; and a great-granddaughter: Zoey Boyee.
She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Kenneth Linton.
Eda graduated from St. John's High School, Delphos and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing.
She headed the Putnam County Home Health agency from 1967 until she retired in 1994. She was very active in her church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ft. Jennings, and a member of Catholic Ladies of Columbia since 1938. In retirement, she enjoyed friends and family, and activities to include bowling, bridge, and travel. The highlights of one trip included a trip to the Vatican in Rome. She recalled and cherished those memories of family and friends.
A Mass of Christian burial will begin 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ft. Jennings with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township and one hour prior at the church Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St Joseph's Catholic Church, Sister's of Notre Dame Retirement Fund, or Putnam County Homecare and Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.