Enola Rosaleen Kohne, age 82 of Highland, IL, died Friday, March 7, 2025, at her residence in Highland, IL.
She was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1942, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Marie (nee Knotat) Pometti.
On Saturday, December 26, 1964, she married Gerald L. “Gerry” Kohne at Highland, IL, who passed away on December 27, 2018.
Enola was born in Highland, IL and grew up in Collinsville. She graduated from Collinsville High School in 1960. Enola attended dances in Highland, where she met her husband, Gerald. She helped her husband run G & E Service until 2017 when he retired. Enola enjoyed day trips, along with other traveling. She loved bargain hunting, working in her yard and with plants. She loved her three Shiba Inu dogs and collecting “Steiff Bears.”
Survivors include:
- Niece – Renior G. Splaingard (Mitch States), Los Osos, CA
- Nephew – Greg Splaingard
- Brother-In-Law – Donald J. (Janice) Kohne
- Sister-In-Law – Sharilyn K. (Dale) Whittaker, Maryville, IL
- Sister-In-Law – Vickie K. (James) Sumner, New Douglas, IL
She was preceded in death by:
- Husband – Gerald L. “Gerry” Kohne (Died: 12/27/18)
- Father – Virgil Pometti
- Mother – Marie Mae Pometti
- Sister – Dolores Splaingard (died 11/25/2024)
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
A private family service will be held.
