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