Mark A. Kohl

Mark A. Kohl, age 51, lifelong resident of Ridgway passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20 , 2010 in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN. Mark was born on April 2, 1959 in Mt. Vernon, IL to his loving mother, Rita Kohl who survives. Mark graduated from Ridgway High School, was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ridgway. He worked his entire adult life on the farm, first helping his grandfather and then for many years working with Foster Farms. Mark was an avid outdoorsman especially hunting and fishing. He loved to garden and be outside. Mark was a good son, companion, nephew, and friend. He will be so missed by the community.

Mark is survived by his mother, Rita Kohl of Ridgway, his companion, Stephanie Golden of Ridgway, 1 uncle, Bob and Retha Kohl of St. Louis, Mo, and 1 Aunt, Marie and Bernie Mitchell of Enfield, IL. He was also survived by many cousins and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Rose Kohl, a uncle, Jr. Kohl and a aunt, Helen French.

Visitation for Mark will on Monday, November 22, 2010 from 5 to 8 PM at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in Ridgway with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass for Mark will be on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Church in Ridgway with Fr. Steven Beatty as celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.