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Helen Lahrman

Helen Lahrman, 92, of Chatsworth, CA, and having family members in Uniondale, IN, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at her home.

Mrs. Lahrman was a graduate of South Side High School, Fort Wayne.

She was born Jan. 3, 1918, in New Bremen, OH, to Homer and Adelia Jung. She married Ed Kolkman, who preceded her in death in 1948. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gerald "Jerry" Lahrman.

Survivors include a daughter, Sue (William) Bixler, of Simi Valley, CA; a son, Dick (Deborah) Kolkman, of Uniondale; five grandchildren, Scott Bixler, Christine Durand, Richard Kolkman Jr., Russell Kolkman and Matthew Markley; and eight great-grandchildren.

A private service was held at Greenlawn Memorial Chapel.
D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, was in charge of arrangements.