LaDonna Jeanne Kossow, 91, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Fulton Manor Nursing Home, Wauseon. LaDonna was born February 2, 1933, in Toledo, to Lawrence and Kathryn Peter Keirns. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School and married Ervin H. Kossow on May 23, 1953, in Toledo, 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 also was 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 and 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 were received Monday, July 1, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 East Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, where funeral services began at 11:30 a.m. Burial followed 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.
Condolences may be left for the family online by visiting walkerfuneralhomes. com.