Violet Mae "Vi" Koehne Obituary (1921 - 2018)

Violet "Vi" Mae (Cornwell) Koehne, 97, of Mt. Zion, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion. Vi was born January 27, 1921 in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of Vern and Martha (Hines) Cornwell and the eldest of seven children. She married Lawrence Koehne on June 4, 1938. He preceded her death on September 10, 1971. Violet was an artist specializing in painting, photography, and quilting who taught and exhibited her art throughout the country. She owned her own art and floral business, Koehne Originals, for many years in Manchester, Iowa. Vi continued her crafts until her most recent illness. Vi is survived by her children David Koehne and daughter-in-law Cassie of Mt. Zion, her daughter Susan Wintz and son-in-law Michael of Mesa, Arizona, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Hradek, her brother Don Cornwell, and many nieces and nephews. Violet was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Jackie Darrell Koehne, granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Wintz, brothers Vern Cornwell, Jr. and Richard Cornwell, and sisters Gladys Riddle and Betty Jones. A family graveside service will be held in Manchester, Iowa at a later date. Memorials may be directed to her family or to your local hospice in Vi's honor. The family expresses its gratitude to the staff of Heritage Health, St. Mary's Hospital, and Evergreen Senior Living for their kindness and compassion in their care of Vi. Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, 105 W. Main St. Mt. Zion, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.