Clarrie Ellen Hill Koehn, 92, of Newton, Kansas passed away on Friday (March 10, 2017) at Presbyterian Manor.
She was born on April 7, 1924, the youngest twin daughter of Samuiel O and Clara Myrtle (Lauterdale) Hill. She was raised from birth by Thomas and Laura Carter.
She married John Koehn on September 1,1945 and five children were born of this union; Don, Geraldine Lambert, Lola Huntley, Tim and Bert all of Newton. Ellen also leaves nineteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Koehn, her son Tim, six brothers and four sisters and one great-granddaughter.
Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday with the family greeting, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for visitation.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM, Saturday (March 18, 2017) at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. Pastor Matt Kruse from Newton Bible Church will be officiating. Military Honors will be observed. Private Interment will be at Restlawn Garden of Memories.
A memorial has been established with the Newton Bible Church, contributions may be sent to the funeral home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.