In Memory of Elma Cohagan

Elma M. Cohagan, 88, of Shelby died Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Beverly Health Care in Columbus.  Memorial services are 1:00 pm Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Shelby with the Rev. Jamie Norwich-McLennan.  Interment is in the Shelby Cemetery.  There is no visitation.

Elma M. Wilson was born October 22, 1916 in Butler County to Harry C. and Viola E. (Harris) Wilson.  She grew up in Butler County where she received her education.  She worked on her father's farm before working as a short order cook, waitress, and bartender.  Elma also worked as a housekeeper at the Shelby Hospital.

She is survived by:

Daughter Mildred (John, Sr.) Shepardson of Riverside, CA

Daughter Marilyn Christie of Columbus

Sister Mila Bunch of Lincoln, NE

Grandson John Shepardson, Jr. of Riverside, CA

Grandson Mark Shepardson of Corona, CA

Granddaughter Michelle Bentivegna of Victorville, CA

Granddaughter Jennifer Shepardson of Corona, CA

Granddaughter Tanya Christie of Columbus

Granddaughter Diana Christie of Columbus

Granddaughter Patricia Christie of Columbus

Great Crandchild Sean Shepardson of Victorville, CA

Great Grandchild Katie Bentivegna of Victorville, CA

Great Grandchild Kortney Adams of Columbus

Great Grandchild Terri Lynne Rohloff of Columbus

Great Grandchild Gage Christie of Columbus

Great Grandchild Dillon Jansen of Columbus

Many nieces and nephews

She is preceded in death by:

Husband James Wilson

Husband Adolph Alt

Husband Don Cohagen

Son Lewis Wilson

Parents

Sisters-Mildred, Evelyn

Son-in-law LaVern Christie