Leoma Kohn

Mrs. Joseph Kohn,

                                                       Winslow, Ill., Dies A native of Cadiz Township Green County, Mrs. Joseph Kohn, 72 , Route 2, Winslow, Ill., died at 5:15 a.m. Friday  Nov 28  in St. Clare Hospital. She and her husband are widely  known for their rural museum including agricultural implements .Indian  relics. Ects., on the Oneco-Winslow Road . The Former Leoma Phillips Was born April 1 1897 a daughter of John and  Mary Brown  Phillips  . She was married  Jan 31 1917  in Oneco  Township  Stephenson County,  Illinois  to Joseph Kohn. They  had spent their entire married life on the farm west of Orangeville.  The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary   at  the McConnell  Methodist Church. Three years ago in November to coincide  with a visit of out of state relatives. Surviving are her husband three sons. Howard, Monroe ;  Laverne, Freeport and Homer, Grand Rapids Mich; a daughter (Lucille )Mrs. Charles Doyle Winslow Illinois three bros Howard Phillips, DodgevilleHarold,  Argyle  and Morgan.  Monticello  four sisters, Mrs. Carl (Nettie) Johnson, Monroe; Mrs. Fred (Zelma) Rabe, Winslow, Mrs.Oliver (Flavia) Zettle  Brodhead. Mrs. Frank ( Ethel) Shippy, Monroe.  12 grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren Eleven brothers and sisters preceded her in death.  Funeral services  fer Mrs.Kohn will be at 2 p m Sunday,Nov 30 in the Basswood United Methodiist Church, west of Orangeville.Rev. Ben White is to officiate.  Burial will be in the Basswood Cemetery. Friends may call the Cramer Funeral Home in Orangeville after 7 p.m. Saturday and until 12:30 p.m. Sunday and then at the the church.  Amemorial fund in her name has been established for the Basswood Church.

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