Obituaries

Cordelia Isabelle Rohls

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Cordelia Isabella Atkinson Rohls, 96, passed away on March 19, 2015 in Chandler, Arizona. Isabella was the daughter of Elzar Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Wood) Atkinson of California, Missouri. She married Louis Patrick Rohls on May 14, 1944. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2009. They resided in Eldon, Missouri for 56 years. In 2000, they moved to Casa Grande, Arizona where they had been snowbirds for 20 years. Isabella is survived by two daughters, Mary Lee Dohrendorf and Ginny Uber, both of Chandler, Arizona. In addition, she is survived by a son-in-law, E.R. Uber and four grandchildren, Amy Dohrendorf, Ryan Dohrendorf, Allison (and husband, Brad) Nicholson, and McKenzie Uber. Isabella was a member of the First Christian Church in Eldon. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and started the first chapter in Eldon. She was a charter member of the Mercey Lucas Wood Chapter of Daughters of the American Colonists (California), a member of DAR, Rebekah Lodge (California), and Eastern Star (Eldon chapter). Isabella will be buried in the Burke Cemetery in California, Missouri. A family graveside service will be determined at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church (Eldon), Hospice of the Valley (Chandler), or a charity of your choice.

Published March 24, 2015