- Date Of Birth: October 1, 1929
- Date Of Death: August 31, 2022
- State: Indiana
Anna “Dolly” Belle (Lowry) Kobold, 92, of Wolcottville, formerly of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 1, 1929, in Bedford, KY to the late James Clinton and Frances Anna (Guyton) Lowry.
Dolly is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Otho “Butch” Kobold; children, Geneva (John) Carol Johnloz, Roger (Anna) Wayne May; Janet (David) Lynn Mitschelen, and Tamela (Howie) Jean Yoder; grandchildren, Robert Anglemyer, Jamie Anglemyer, Tony Allen Cargile, Julie May, Roger May, Jr., Antoinette Lynn Parker, William Merrick, Ashley Nicole Dembinski, Danielle Rae Ellis, and Jaxson Howard Dale Yoder; great grandchildren, Jessica Anglemeyer, Tiffany Anglemeyer-Hill, Johnathon Anglemeyer, Stephanie Shemanski/Cargile, Stephanie Voelker, Tyler Mast, Christian Mast, Zayn Merrick, Qays Merrick, Jaime Hernandez, Audriana Abreu, Xavier Gonzalez, Chico Dominguez, Autumn May-Reaser, Caiden Barrett Ryen Dembinski, Olivia Annabelle Grace Dembinski, Owen Michael Ellis, Emma Raeghan Ellis, Rhylie Kaite Ellis, and Michelle (Mitschelen) Enfield; 16 great great grandchildren; siblings, Dorthy Alexander, Gloria Lee, Hubert Lowry, Joyce Lerch, and Sandra Barrier.
Dolly is preceded in death by her parents; son, Glen Oldell May; great grandchildren, David Anglemeyer and Dominick Mast; brother, James Lowry, Jr.; and sisters, Hazel May and Brenda Qualls.
Dolly was a loving, caring, and kind wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a hard worker who started working at a young age with her father in the tobacco fields of Kentucky. Dolly later moved to Elkhart where she worked at GL Perry Dime Store as a clerk for a few years then soon after worked at Advanced Door Metals (ADM) where she worked as a group leader in door lines. It was there that she would meet the love of her life, Butch and not long after would be married to him on February 3, 1968. Dolly worked at ADM for over 21 years and worked at Mobile Home Salvage as a shipping clerk before retiring.
Dolly was very family oriented and always put them and her faith in the Lord first before anything else. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially when she would take them on little summer trips. Dolly was always active and always looking to spend time with her family and plan family gatherings. During these family gatherings she would make the most excellent meals, create memories with everyone, and most importantly shared her beautiful smile.
Dolly was like a mother to many of her daughter Tammy’s friends and treated them as her own. Especially to Kim Hawkins-Berkle, Cammy Severn-Jones, Susan Marks-Borton, and Julie Lytell who were all a big part of the family and she loved them all the same. She also treated Ashley Hershberger-Garner and Dodie Tavenier like her own granddaughters whom she adored. Most days, Dolly enjoyed spending time with Butch, whether it be going on small road trips together, going garage sale shopping, playing Bingo with their friends Bob and Peg, or sharing their Friday night supper dates with one another at a new restaurant they had just heard about. She would spend time helping Butch in the garage once and a while and always prided herself in keeping Butch’s workspace tidy.
In her final days, she moved in with her daughter Tammy, son-in-law, Howie, and her grandson Jaxson where she was under their watchful care along with the help of the wonderful staff at Heart to Heart Hospice. Butch remained by her side through it all until the very end. The family would like to graciously thank the hospice team, especially nurse Ashyln, Sheri, and Tinnyka as well as their aids Lisa and Lilly and nurse practitioner Rose. They appreciate the excellent care and comfort as well as love Dolly received by the Heart to Heart Hospice team.
Dolly will always be remembered for her kind heart, humble yet gracious pride she took in all her accomplishments and the accomplishments of her family, witty “Kentucky” euphemisms, and warm smile. She loved everyone in her family and extended family unconditionally and without bias. Dolly will be greatly missed by her loving family, extended family, and many friends.
