Donna M. Kohler

OBITUARY:

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.