Myrtle Lorraine Cohn

February 1, 1906 - September 19, 2011

Myrtle Cohn, 105, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 in Overland Park. Graveside services 10:00am, Wednesday September 21 at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105 or www.cancer.org. Mrs. Cohn was the youngest of eleven children and a lifelong Kansas City resident. She attended Central High School and then received a two year degree from Lindenwood College near St. Louis. She met the love of her life, Frank. They were married 40 years, until Frank’s passing in 1980. Mrs. Cohn was a homemaker and was active in the community serving as a volunteer at Menorah Hospital for over 25 years. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. When asked a few years ago the secret to her long life she said “I feel … I have maintained a positive and happy outlook on life.” She also had a wonderful sense of humor. Mrs. Cohn was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank and her 10 siblings. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and other extended family.