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Maureen Hales posted a condolence
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Lana was a loving woman. I feel blessed to have met her.
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Grace E Koehler donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Sending you all the love in the world. Smile at your happy memories and call me when you need to talk. xoxo
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Jacqueline Cottrell lit a candle
Saturday, May 20, 2023
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Heartfelt sympathies and condolences from Jacqui and George Cottrell. Lana was greatly loved and will always be fondly remembered.
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Lillian Smith lit a candle
Friday, May 19, 2023
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Tracy, Kip, and families
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing....she was a beautiful lady in every way possible. Our condolences and love to you all.
Lillian Smith and family
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Janet Neeb posted a condolence
Friday, May 19, 2023
Kip,
I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that happy memories provide comfort during this difficult time. My condolences to you and your family,
Janet Neeb
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Grace Koehler donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Friday, May 19, 2023
Thinking of you all! Love Auntie Grace xoxo
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Beth Gladstone posted a condolence
Friday, May 19, 2023
What treasured memories I have of your Mom bringing McKenna to Music lessons. She was always such a positive influence in the class, encouraging all the students. Her smile made you feel welcome and valued. Cherish the memories as you find a new path with her still by your side. My sympathies to the family. Beth Gladstone
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Pat Tiffin posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, May 19, 2023
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Dear Tracy, Kip and Family
Sorry for the loss of your Mother, never easy to lose our parents. Treasure all you fun memories to get you through this difficult time. Your Mom's parents and our parents would often by in a hot game of cards years ago. Those are some of our fun memories.
Pat Tiffin and Judy Sage (Lunn's)
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Jennifer johns posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Tracy and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful teacher that is remembered with fondness. Mom’s are so special and missed so much, hold your memories close to your heart! Thinking of you and your family,
Jen and Jamie Hall
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Cathy Schulz posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Tracy, Kip and Family…I am so very saddened to learn about Lana’s passing. I worked at MTO with Lou and had the pleasure of meeting Lana at several of our social events. What a beautiful tribute to an amazing woman. Her love of animals was insurmountable. May all your wonderful memories of a life well lived bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Take care of yourselves and each other.
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Carol Rankin lit a candle
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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My sincere condolence to Lana's family. I am a friend from away back - we road the school bus to Ridgetown High together and later we attended many Highgate Ball games to watch our husbands play ball. Those are good memories. May your memories be a pleasure for you to remember in the days ahead.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Carol (Ken) Rankin
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Brenda posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and a great teacher. She will be missed by all who knew her
Rob and Brenda Fysh
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Debra Kostantos donated to Paw Pet and Wildlife Rescue
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Dear Tracy, Kip, McKenna and Cole, Sending you all our love and deepest sympathies. Lana was such a sweet and positive person who always had a smile on her face.May her memory be eternal and always bring you great comfort.
Much love, Debbie, Roland, James, Anna & Phil
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Rick & Karen Squire posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Tracy and Kip - so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Our most sincere condolences to you both. Your mom was a beautiful person.
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Bev and Margaret Jean Tunks posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Dear Tracy, Kip, McKenna and Kallum and Cole
You are in our thoughts, prayers, and our hearts at this difficult time. May you find strength and peace from family and friends.
May all the wonderful memories help to ease the pain in your heavy hearts today, tomorrow and the days ahead.
Our sincere condolances,
Bev, Margaret Jean, Jen and John, Leanne, Paul and Danielle
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Galbraith Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Dear Kip, Tracy and family . . . We are so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. During the HHM days as you are both aware . . . your Mom had a significant effect on not only our kids but all who walked those halls and the lucky ones to sit in Mrs. Koehler's classrooms. As well for us as parents it was wonderful to know that our kids were in her kind and capable hands for learning both scholastically and socially. She had a profoundly positive effect on students, parents, neighbours and friends. Sending thoughts and prayers that you will be blessed with strength, comfort and peace on your journey going forward as you share your very treasured memories.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Fred, Cheryl, Colleen, Gavin, John and families
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Cheryl A Clark posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Tracy,Kip and families, Sending our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your mom. We shared many weekends camping in PineLake with your mom and dad and of course Grace and Bruce. Always a good time with them. Alex and Cheryl Clark
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Lennie & Tracy Johnston lit a candle
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Barb peltier posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Tracey& Family,
Your mother was a very caring and compassionate woman. She would always stop and have a chat with me. I always appreciate our conversation.
Barb Peltier
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Dee heath lit a candle
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Our sincere condolences to Lana's family and friends.
Gord and Dee Heath
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BethAnn posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Tracy and family- so very sorry to hear about your moms passing- she was such a great lady and one of my favourite teachers!! Sending you all thoughts and prayers!
BethAnn VanDeVelde
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Alf and Marney Nichols posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
We hope that knowing that others care will bring strength and comfort to you at this most difficult time. Our sympathies and prayers are with the whole family. Lana was a faithful member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Thamesville and we all remember her talents with pies at the many fund raisers. Lana will be remember with fondness by her many friends from Thamesville Public School.
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Brenda Rumble posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Tracy , Kip, Kenna and Cole.
The love and joy that your Mother/ Grandmother brought to you all, is something you will forever miss and treasure.
Memories are precious.
Love to you.❤️❤️
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Alicia Sliepenbeek posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you Kip and your family. May the many wonderful memories of your mom bring comfort at this time.
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Lana Turner Koehler posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Kip, Tracy and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. I remember your Mom and Dad dating, driving around Ridgetown & thought what a lovely couple, never could I imagine then that I would end up the second Lana Koehler. Love and hugs to you both.
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Jane Barnes posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Tracy, Kip and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Hoping it will bring you some comfort and peace of mind knowing she is now pain free and has been reunited with your dad. We will cherish all of the wonderful memories we had with your mom, from all of Kenna and Coles birthday party’s, to the fish fry’s. This years being the most memorable. Her laugh in engraved in my mind!!
Love, Jane, Barney & Dylan
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Nancy Mifflin posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
Tracy, Kip and family..deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. Hope she and your dad are off camping and feeding those chipmunks! Now I know where you get your love of fishing!
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Melissa Edwards posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Tracy and Kip & family. Your Mom was one of my favourite teachers. She taught me in Kindergarten and then I was so lucky to have her as my grade 1 teacher! She was always so caring and compassionate!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Melissa Edwards(Parney)
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Pat Armstrong posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
Tracy & Kip sorry for your loss. Thinking of you both. She was a lovely lady.
Pat Armstrong & family
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Cheryl Buitenhuis posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed by many. I have many fond memories of both Lou and Lana when I lived down the road. She took Jenny in like she was her own granddaughter having scrapbooking days together and hanging out on the farm. Praying that you all find comfort in the great memories you have.
Cheryl Buitenhuis
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Ruth Campbell lit a candle
Monday, May 15, 2023
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Tracy, Kip & Families our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. Your mother was truly one of a kind. She will never be forgotten by any of us who knew her
Ruth Campbell (McKay) and Family
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Leslie Huys posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
I was heartbroken to hear the news of Lana's passing. She was an amazing, kind, caring woman and I have a lot of wonderful childhood memories spent at the Koehler house. Lana and Lou were the kind of neighbours we could always count on if we needed anything at all, and we were always welcome there to go swimming, ride horses, or just hang out. Thinking of Kip, Tracy, and the rest of the family. She will truly be missed.
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Norah Bennetto posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
We had the most fun on our goat-ladies trips. She was very entertaining, and I loved hearing about her horse adventures from the past. So sad she is not able to join in any more, and wish the best memories for Tracy and Kip.
Norah Bennetto
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Lynda Evans-Breault posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
Tracy, Kip and Family
My heart goes out to you. Your Mom was a beautiful person inside and out.
Lynda Evans-Breault
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Tamara M posted a condolence
Monday, May 15, 2023
Kip and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I hope you find peace and comfort in your memories as you grieve.
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Rosemary and Craig lit a candle
Monday, May 15, 2023
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We're so sorry to hear that Lana, Mrs. Koehler, is gone. She taught me, Rosemary, at HHMPS in grade 8. We've remained friends over the years.
Blessings to the family.
Rosemary and Craig Mitton
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Monday, May 15, 2023
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