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Darlene Kohn Obituary

Kohn, Darlene M. (nee Jahn) Age 76. Beloved wife of the late James F.; devoted mother of Doreen O'Hare, Colleen (Jim) Sevik, Darlene T. Kohn, James, John (Colleen), Cathleen (Bryan) Kean, Carleen (Jim) Skarzynski, Jeffrey (Danielle) and Daileen (Mark) Bucki; loving grandmother of 25 and great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of Lawrence Jahn, Mary Anne Allen, James Jahn and the late Marlene Valent and Elaine Boganski; loving fiancée of Bob Houlihan. Darlene was very active at her beloved Sacred Heart Parish-Palos Hills. Visitation Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 22, 2016.

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Colleen Sevik

May 21, 2023

miss you Mom!

July 1, 2016

Mother's Day 2016

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

Our rock !

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

You made this happen !

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

My hero !!

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

Lying awake thinking of you as I do every day ! Words can not express how much I miss you ! So many times I picked up the phone to call only to realize I can't hear you on the othe end of the phone I miss your voice ,your laugh ,your advice and especially your hugs ! I cry because I lost you but I smile because I was lucky enough to have you as my mom! You are my inspiration & my hero ! My wish is that one day I am as strong as you always were and that I am the same kind of mom because you were the BEST ! I love you more & most always & forever !❤❤❤

Best mom ever !

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

Smile lights up a room !

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

Beautiful like an angel !

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

Oh how I miss your beautiful smile ! What I wouldn't do for one more hug ! Life is just not the same without you ! I love & miss you every day Mom !

Carleen Skarzynski

July 1, 2016

Daileen Bucki

June 13, 2016

Mom
Getting through this is harder than I could have ever imagined. I can honestly say my heart hurts. I miss you so much. We had Hayden's 1st birthday & Britsy did a great job with your potato salad, but something was missing and it was you. YOur spirit was with us. I am keeping a close eye on Handsome Houlihan. He misses you so much. You will always be my baby! love you most always & forever.
xoxo Beautiful
love your baby girl

Phyllis Doherty

May 25, 2016

I knew Darlene Kohn over forty years ago when as a child I spent quite a lot of time in her home playing with her children. A lot of my childhood memories are faded but I have always remembered this kindhearted woman and her lovely family. My condolences to all who will miss her.

Jeanne Upreti

May 25, 2016

Carleen & Family,

We are very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Our deepest condolences,
The Upreti Family

A P

May 24, 2016

Remember the special times with your Mom and know she and your Dad are know watching over the Kohn family. God Bless.

May 23, 2016

A very sweet and loving person who has earned
her reward in heaven

Diane Griffin

Betty Molitor

May 23, 2016

Darlene took kindness to the ultimate. It was a pleasure knowing her and will be missed at John and Colleen's parties. Sending prayers to the entire Kohn family through this difficult time.

Pidge

May 22, 2016

A great Lady who had her hands full.
Lots of stories, laughs with the folks and the family.

Smiles, tears and stories!

A great woman!
To all!
"Pidge"

Sally Hamelen

May 22, 2016

Your Mother Darlene will be greatly missed but her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever.
The Hamelen Family

Nancy Webster

May 22, 2016

Dar was a sweet, loving and gentle person.
Her compassionate care for my dad, and Anti Anni and Uncle Charlie will never be forgotten.
I always treasured her friendship.
My thoughts and prayers to the Kohn family.
I'll be out of town this week - but will have a mass said for her next Sunday in Kayenta AZ
There is another angel in heaven

David Gaidas and Family

May 22, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Colleen Sevik

May 21, 2016

To the strongest & most amazing woman in my life... Mom I love you! Lots of Love as always, Colleen

May 21, 2016

Mom, I love you! Thank you for being you. Lots of love as always, Colleen

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