Obituaries

LaDonna Jean Kossow, 91, of Perrysburg passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Fulton Manor Nursing Home, Wauseon, Ohio. LaDonna was born February 2, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence and Kathryn Peter Keirns. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School and married Ervin H. Kossow on May 23, 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, and they shared 61 years together until he passed on October 9, 2014.

After raising her family, she worked as an administrative assistant for the David J. Modene Agency with Aid Association for Lutherans for 18 years. She was also a member of Zoar Lutheran Church. After retiring in 1995, she enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, playing golf, sewing, gardening, and playing bridge, pinochle or euchre with family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Douglas (Mary) Kossow; Todd (Dan Dehmlow) Kossow and Jennifer (Mark) Hamant; grandchildren, Tyler (Olivia) Kossow and Logan Kossow; great grandchildren Kohen & Karsyn Kossow, sister, Joyce Cox and many dear nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Ervin, she was preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Lou Lang, brother-in-law Gene Lang, brother-in-law Richard Cox, sister-in-law, Lois Hohly and granddaughter, Stephanie Kossow.

Friends and family will be received Monday, July 1, 2024 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551, where funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Fort Meigs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in LaDonna’s name to Zoar Lutheran Church or The 577 Foundation, both of which are located in Perrysburg, Ohio. Condolences may be left for the family online by visiting www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.