Donald J. Kohl, Sr. Obituary (1948 - 2016)

Donald J. Kohl, Sr., 67, of Odell, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 8:05 p.m. at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Bloomington. His memorial visitation will be held Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. Cremation rites will be accorded. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Donald was born September 19, 1948 in Joliet, IL to Donald W. and Mary (Bires) Kohl. He is survived by his Ex-wife, Sandra Welsh of Odell, IL; his children, Donald J. Kohl, Jr. of Bloomington, IL, Heather Kohl of Pontiac, IL, Yvonne Thweatt of Odell, IL, Lisa Bohm of Pontiac, IL, and Teresa (Angelo) Cassani of Dwight, IL; sister, Mary Lou (Paul) Nowatski of Peach Tree City, GA; grandchildren, Gage, Braxtan, Breair, Kohlvin, Cailee, Tylor, Tate, and Kiah; and one great grandchild, Mav; and special friend, Cayleigh. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin sister, Donna Kohl at birth; and one son-in-law, Robert Haag. Donald was a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, IL and served in the National Guard. Donald was very active with the Livingston County 4H Fair for many years. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and slow drives through the country. Memorials may be made to the Livingston County 4H Fair Association, PO Box 229, Pontiac, IL 61764. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.