Dorothy Allen Kohan

April 8, 1926 - March 6, 2022

Dorothy Allen (Elkin) Kohan, age 95, of Dwight passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Heritage Woods in Dwight. She was born April 8,1926 in Springfield, the second child of Herbert Allen & Alma Edith (Boggis) Elkin. Dorothy attended Miss Jo’s Preschool, DuBois Grade School, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1944. Dorothy had worked as a lifeguard in high school at the YWCA. She loved swimming and sewing. She was able to study how a dress was made, and with notes, make a copy of the dress in a fabric of her choosing. After high school, Dorothy worked at First National Bank for several years before moving to Peoria. There she met Lane Edward Kohan. After a whirlwind courtship, Lane and “Dodie” married on August 2, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kankakee. Dorothy and Lane became a lifelong Cubs fans. They had been married for over 41 years when Lane died at their retirement home in Naples, FL in 1994. Dodie is survived by her five children: Elaine & Richard Hixson of UT, Michael Kohan of MI, John Kohan of CA, Ellen & Kevin Hill of Bonfield, and Elizabeth Kohan of MI; six grandchildren, Kelly Stilts of Herscher, Matthew Hill of Normal, Aaron Kohan & son of Chicago, Caitlin Anthony of MI, Daniel Hixson of NC, and Julianne Hughes of IN; six great-grandchildren, Zachery and Alyssa Lynch, Gage and Annabelle Stilts, and Aiden Hill; one great-great-grandson, Ryder Lynch. Dorothy is also survived by one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert & Beverly Kohan; along with many special nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her husband, Lane Edward “Atlas” Kohan, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Robert E. & Carmen Elkin, brother-in-law, Stanley Kohan, one great-grandson, Shaun Lynch, and recently by her dear sister, Mary Bradshaw of MD. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church- West Campus in Kankakee. Cremation rites will be accorded following the Mass. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Even at 95, Dodie was always looking forward to tomorrow. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.