Dianna Lee (Totten) Kohl, 73, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A visitation for Diane will be from 9-10:30 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa. Her burial will immediately follow at the Union Cemetery near the family farm. A celebration of life at Gwen's Restaurant will follow the burial.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Larry; three daughters, Amy (Thomas) Kortemeyer, Kim Kohl, and Laurie (Jim) Rummells; five grandchildren, Kolbi Kohl, Ryan and Morgan Kortemeyer and Macie and Kohl Rummells; father, Floyd Totten; two brothers, Chuck (Linda) Totten and Bob Totten; several nieces and nephews; and numerous extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Dianna Lee Totten was born April 21, 1949, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Floyd and Pat (Humble) Totten. She attended Washington High School graduating in 1967. On December 27, 1969, she married Larry Kohl. Diane earned a degree from Kirkwood Community College as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom for several years and then went back to the profession she loved for over twenty years.
Diane was a loving wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, nurse and friend. Diane's grandchildren and family were her biggest treasures. She was always there to inspire them, attend their sports and activities. Diane enjoyed traveling the world with Larry, was a voracious reader, loved watching sports including the Cubs, and was a lover of margaritas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lisbon Fire Department or a charity of your choice.
Many great memories with your family. Leach Lake for how many years was always fun. Diane was a great lady and will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss,we are all going to miss her greatly! I have lost my best book buddy.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Paula Gagle, The Finnertys Kim and Peter , The Howards Amy & Larry
One of my first memories of Di was when she got home from school one afternoon and brought me a treat from her first grade class at Wright elementary. I was 3 years old and waking up in my crib from an afternoon nap. I was so excited that my sister had brought me something from her school.
We are thinking of you.
Diane was a great lady, she will be missed.
My love to you all.
♥️Kathy
Kohls’
I have so many fun memories of Larry and Diane…..the trips, pizza’s, eating out and stories. I am just broken hearted as I know all of you are, what a sweet, caring person. I think of how proud she was of her family and so invested in their lives. You all made her life something to look forward to. I talked to her the day before her surgery and she was so excited to get it done. Bless her heart, always hold her love close to you and she loved you dearly.
Love and prayers to you all, I will miss her so much.
Annamae
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Larry, Amy, Kim, Laurie, and families. We will remember Diane so fondly. Love to all of you.
I have very good memories of working with Diane when I had my first job as a nurse at the nursing home in Mechanicsville. Such a sweet, fun person. She talked so much about how much she loved her family. My sincerest condolences to all of you.
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Mount Vernon
Rita Rummells, Laura Nelson (Matt & Jennifer), Jeff & Aimee Rummells (Jon & Emily & families), Scott & Jennifer Tjaden (Madelyn, Max & Myles)
Enjoyed my many years working with Diane at the nursing home. She was a great, caring nurse and a sweet and wonderful person.
Our deepest sympathy.
To Kim & the Kohl family. Our deepest condolences from your DPS Communications family. We offer our heartfelt prayers for comfort and peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Tony & Tina, Abbie & Jeremy, Mike & Melissa, Jeff & Tracie, TJ & Carrie, Steve & Jen and families
Larry, Amy, Kim, Laurie & families-My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have fond memories of Diane. Im deeply sorry for your loss.
It was great to know and work with Dianne. I am so sorry for your loss.
Our heart goes out to you all. We are so lucky and blessed to have known Dianna like family.
Sympathy and love to your family as you grieve and remember and laugh and love each other! Teri and Kim Comstock and family