Martha J. Kolbe

    Martha J. Kolbe, 91 (nee Biehler) of Lorain died Sunday afternoon, November 25, 2007 at Community Health Partner's Regional Medical Center following a 2 month illness.

     Mrs. Kolbe was born in Tiffin, OH on July 24, 1916 and graduated from Lorain High School in 1933 B. She had worked as  a book keeper for the former Lorain Lumber Company and most recently was a homemaker.

     She was a member of St. Mary Church Lorain,  the Women's Guild and the Grandmother's Club. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling, needle point and bird watching with her cats. 

     Mrs. Kolbe is survived by her caregivers, daughter Jean and son-in-law Dan Shotter, with whom she made her home.

     She was preceded in death by her husband Harold A. Kolbe in 1966, daughter Gail Joan Kolbe in 1949, son  Allan J. Kolbe in 1999, her parents Earl David and Ida Francis (nee Gross) Biehler, and a brother Franklin  E Biehler.

      Friends may call Friday, November 30, 2007 from  3- 7 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio  44053.

     Funeral services will be Saturday, December 1, 2007, starting with prayers at 9:00 AM in the funeral home followed by a  9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church, Lorain, with Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor,  officiating.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH.

Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Food Pantry, 307 W. 7th Street, Lorain, Ohio  44052 or Animal Protective League of Lorain County, 8303 Murray Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035.

Condolences

From:     Renard K. & Lu Ann Shotter
Relation: Relation

Dearest Jean,

We were sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.

How lucky she was to have such a caring daughter.

We will pray that she is at peace and for her eternal rest.

May the Lord bless you and Doran for the kindness and love that you gave to Martha and may you take comfort in beautiful memories that you have shared.

Love,

Kim & Lu Ann Shotter

From:     Cindy
Relation: Rehab Nurse

Jean,  I am sorry to read of your mother's passing.  She was a sweet woman to care for.  I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. 


From:     Jean A. (Nevins) Cook
Relation: Friend

As a fellow graduate of the class of 1933-B, I enjoyed my association with Martha thru the years. I treasure memories of the times we shared. My sympathy on the loss of your loved one.

Jean A. Cook  nee Nevins

From:     Ted Kerecz (St. Mary's Church)
Relation: Friend

Dear Jean and family,
  You have my deepest sympathy over the loss of your mother. I know how much you and Dan loved and cared for her as I witnessed it every Sunday at mass.
  Someone gave me a comforting thought when my dad passed away and I want to share it with you. They said that now I can "pray to him, instead of for him". Your mother was a dear sweet lady. You will be in my thoughts and prayers Jean.

Yours in Christ and love, Ted