Kohlman, Margie Lee

74, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on 7/15/2014. Margie died in her home after a long battle with cancer, never losing her positive attitude or her joy for living. Born in Calumet, Oklahoma, she has lived in Phoenix for over 50 years. Her greatest joy in life was caring for her family. Margie was preceded in death by a son and a daughter, Danny (37) and Diane (4), and by her sister, Pauline. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dennis Kohlman. Survivors also include her daughter, Denise Loomis (Mike), and two sons, Dean Kohlman (Rhea), and Doug Kohlman. She has 8 grandchildren (Nathan, Brandon, Clinton, Kody, Garrett, Billy, Kimberley and Jessica) and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving Margie are her sister, Ruth Collis, and two brothers, Claude and Billy Whisenhunt. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Beacon Bible Church at 5245 West Peoria Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302.

Published in The Arizona Republic on July 18, 2014.