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1929 - 2014
 Harold Richard Kohley, age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his home in Greenville. He was born July 24, 1929 in Wheaton, Illinois, the son of Henry and Rose (Fortman) Kohley. Harold was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner and founder of Culligan of Greenville in 1957 and served the community with a positive and full of life attitude. His community involvement included St. Charles Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Greenville Country Club, Greenville Lions Club, Greenville Library Board, Habitat for Humanity, Sigma Theta, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose #1939, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He was married in 1953 in Chicago to Ann Geraghty and she preceded him in death in 1991. In 1996 he married Bonnie (Liimatta) Bratty. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Elmer, Henry, Marge, Stella, and Alice; and Bonnie's daughter Michelle. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his four sons, Steve, Mike (Kathy), Joe (Ruth), and Tom; Bonnie's children, Rob (Angie) and Michael; grandchildren, Allison (Mark), Lindsey (Jordan), Dylan, Jim (Dawn), Joey (Maiko), Paul, Tyler, Trevor, Katy, Christi, Hanna, Dustin, Desiray, Kassandra (Jimmy), Kyla, and Kenzie; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Hilde Hahn; brother, Bill (Vergene) Kohley; sister-in-law, Dolores Kohley; and many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday January 3, 2015 at 11 AM from St. Charles Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Darrel Kempf as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Habitat for Humanity, Spectrum Health Hospice or St. Charles School. |
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There are currently 22 condolences.
Marita Geraghty
Thursday December 15, 2022 at
1:45 PM
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This is a belated message. I still think about Uncle Harold all the time. He was always smiling, upbeat, kind and welcoming. A true gentleman and a loving uncle. He is missed.
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BOB AND FRAN SCHULEIT
Wednesday January 7, 2015 at
7:33 PM
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DEAR KOHLEY FAMILY,
WE ARE SO VERY SAD TO LEARN OF HAROLD'S PASSING. HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE WE MET IN GREENVILLE, AND BRIGHTENED OUR WORLD EVEN BEFORE WE MOVED INTO HIS BALDWIN LAKE HOME. WE WISH YOU COMFORT IN REMEMBERING WHAT A SWEET AND LOVING MAN HE WAS. BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU. LOVE, BOB AND FRAN
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Michael and Theresa Stafford
Monday January 5, 2015 at
5:08 PM
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Our prayers for the Kohley family. I have such nice memories of your dad and husband. He was a kind and honest man and will be missed in Greenville and beyond by all who knew him.
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Richard Oosdyke
Sunday January 4, 2015 at
1:56 PM
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I am going to miss my golfing buddy and best friend. My thoughts are with you all.
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Craig and Sue McGee
Sunday January 4, 2015 at
10:28 AM
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Thoughts and prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss.
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Lisa Stanley
Sunday January 4, 2015 at
9:41 AM
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I am sorry about your loss. He always brought a smile to my face. He will be missed. May god's loving arms be your comfort k owing that Harold is up there now
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Jae and Trina Evans
Saturday January 3, 2015 at
9:31 PM
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Mike and Kathy, we are sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.
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Lori Stanley
Saturday January 3, 2015 at
5:15 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Kohley was always so full of life and had a smile on his face. I will miss him.
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Doug Lyon
Saturday January 3, 2015 at
4:16 PM
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Thoughts and prayers from the Lyon's of Colorado. :-( R.I.P. Boss
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Saturday January 3, 2015 at
1:08 PM
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Rick and Bobbi Calkins
Saturday January 3, 2015 at
12:39 PM
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To the Kohley Family our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Will always remember that smiling face and that laugh that was all Harold.
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Vern and Lynda Pagel
Friday January 2, 2015 at
7:48 PM
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Bonnie and family,
Our sympathy on the loss of Harold.
May he rest in peace!
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Gerald and Mary Ellen Tovatt
Friday January 2, 2015 at
11:51 AM
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Bonnie and family, Steve, Mike and Kathy, Joe, Tom; We are so sorry for your loss. It was our good fortune to have known him and we all benefited from his good works in our community. May all the wonderful memories sustain you at this difficult time.
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Terry and Bette Hankis
Friday January 2, 2015 at
8:19 AM
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Steve, and your family,we're so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It was a privilege to know Harold; he will be missed.
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Jed & Sandy Kuhn
Friday January 2, 2015 at
7:51 AM
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We heard the news of Harold's passing and just want you to know that we are thinking of you and the family during this time of loss. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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Kim and Mike Andrews
Friday January 2, 2015 at
7:31 AM
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Bonnie, Mike and family. We are so sorry at the loss of Harold. He was one special man. He was always smiling and one happy man no matter the circumstances. He will surely be missed by many. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Tom and Cathy Cornell
Thursday January 1, 2015 at
7:00 PM
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Saddened to hear that Harold has passed. Thinking of you Bonnie and all the kids.
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Gary and Julie Sirrine
Thursday January 1, 2015 at
1:10 PM
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Bonnie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Phyllis Jones Pisanelli
Wednesday December 31, 2014 at
10:23 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of your father's death, Steve. My prayers for you and your family.
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Hope @ Bob Perdue
Wednesday December 31, 2014 at
5:03 PM
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Dear Bonnie and Boys,Greenville will miss Harold. His good nature and friendliness was contagious. Our prayers are with you all.
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Dale and Robin Hartway
Wednesday December 31, 2014 at
11:30 AM
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Bonnie and family, we are so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Our prayers are for comfort and strength.
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John & Mary Ellen Rice
Wednesday December 31, 2014 at
10:54 AM
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We are sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He will be greatly missed as he was a very active member of this community. We enjoyed living in his previous house for many years. Our prayers are with his family.
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