Obituary for Kimberly J. Koehler (Johns)
Iron Mountain- Kimberly J. Koehler, 56, of Iron Mountain, Mich., passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Dickinson County Healthcare System, Iron Mountain, Mich.
She was born March 10, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Jay and Kathleen (Whyte) Johns. Kimberly grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and later moved to Kingsford, Mich. where she graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1983. She went on to receive a degree in cosmetology from Euclid School of Cosmetology in 1985. On January 1, 2013 Kimberly was united in marriage to John Koehler.
She enjoyed going to bingo and concerts and spending time with her grandchildren. Kimberly was friends to all and was always willing to give a helping hand to those in need.
Survivors include her loving husband, John Koehler, Iron Mountain; one son, Brandon Sokolowski, Iron Mountain; one daughter Carissa Lynn Johns, Elyria, Ohio; two brothers, Edward (Elaine) Johns, Strongsville, Ohio and James (Darlene) Johns, Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Pamela (Clarence) Johns, Kingsford, Michigan; three grandchildren, Riley Breuing, Lily Davis and Audrey Davis; one brother-in-law, Jerry Hicks, Kingsford, Mich.; and special friend Neil (Carol) Annear.
In addition to her parents, Kimberly was preceded in death by one brother, David Johns; and two sisters, Joy Hicks and JoAnn “JoJo” Breszinsky.
In accordance with the CDC guidelines and the State of Michigan, a memorial service and burial for Kimberly will take place at a later date.
You may leave a condolence or tribute for Kimberly’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Kimberly’s legacy of life.
She was born March 10, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Jay and Kathleen (Whyte) Johns. Kimberly grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and later moved to Kingsford, Mich. where she graduated from Kingsford High School, class of 1983. She went on to receive a degree in cosmetology from Euclid School of Cosmetology in 1985. On January 1, 2013 Kimberly was united in marriage to John Koehler.
She enjoyed going to bingo and concerts and spending time with her grandchildren. Kimberly was friends to all and was always willing to give a helping hand to those in need.
Survivors include her loving husband, John Koehler, Iron Mountain; one son, Brandon Sokolowski, Iron Mountain; one daughter Carissa Lynn Johns, Elyria, Ohio; two brothers, Edward (Elaine) Johns, Strongsville, Ohio and James (Darlene) Johns, Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Pamela (Clarence) Johns, Kingsford, Michigan; three grandchildren, Riley Breuing, Lily Davis and Audrey Davis; one brother-in-law, Jerry Hicks, Kingsford, Mich.; and special friend Neil (Carol) Annear.
In addition to her parents, Kimberly was preceded in death by one brother, David Johns; and two sisters, Joy Hicks and JoAnn “JoJo” Breszinsky.
In accordance with the CDC guidelines and the State of Michigan, a memorial service and burial for Kimberly will take place at a later date.
You may leave a condolence or tribute for Kimberly’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Kimberly’s legacy of life.