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Helen Marie Kohl

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Helen Marie Kohl, 89, died May 24, 2021, in Wakefield, Kansas. She was born February 27, 1932, in Miltonvale, Kan., to Ellis Shepard and Ruth Garretson.
Helen was raised in the Miltonvale community. She married Lionel Kohl in 1951. He preceded her in death in 2008.  Helen worked as a tax preparer for many years. She was a member of the Miltonvale Christian Church and the Concordia American Legion Auxiliary.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; son, David; three brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by son, Steven (Bonnie) Kohl, Miltonvale, Kan.; daughter, Sonja (Scott) Borwege, Miltonvale, Kan.; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at Phelps Funeral Home.
Private services are scheduled.
Memorials may be made to Wakefield Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Online condolences may be made at www.nsrfh.com