BROOKSVILLE – Elizabeth “Mrs. Walter” Koehn, passed away Jan. 10, 2022, at Oakwood Retirement Community in Brooksville, MS. She was born Dec. 23, 1925, in McPherson, KS. Elizabeth was married to Walter Koehn on Dec. 20, 1953. They enjoyed 68 years together. They made their home in the Galva, KS area. They were blessed with 6 children. She was an avid homemaker and enjoyed entertaining guests from far or near. Having her family around her brought her special joy. In 1974, they moved their family to the Okolona, MS. area. They recently moved to Brooksville, MS.
Survivors include her husband, Walter, of Brooksville, MS; Bruce (Lavone) Koehn; Errol (Katherine) Koehn, Okolona, MS; Darla ((Stan) Smith, Prairie, MS; Starla Unruh, Okolona, MS; Sherilyn (Lyle) Smith, Windsor, KY; Mark (Jannice) Koehn, Okolona, MS; and 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Okolona Mennonite Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation at the Okolona Mennonite Church will take place Thursday evening Jan.13, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Holland Funeral Directors-Okolona Chapel is honored to be serving their friends.
Thursday
January 13, 2022
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Okolona Mennonite Church
Friday
January 14, 2022
11:00 AM
Okolona Mennonite Church
Dear Koehn family, I’m sorry for your loss and you have my deepest condolences. The loss of a loved one brings great pain and sorrow but you can gain comfort from Gods word the Bible. Acts 24:15 says “There is going to be a resurrection” so you can see your dear loved one again. A promise from our loving Heavenly Father. I hope this was a source of encouragement for the family.