Vaughn Dale Koehn

A sweet baby boy, Vaughn Dale Koehn, a first born, came into the home of Ervy and Elizabeth Becker Koehn on May 14, 1946, at Moundridge, Kansas. He was received with joy and anticipation. Soon it became apparent that normal development was not to be, and that Vaughn Dale was one of God’s special children. He never spoke his first word or walked his first step. Our parents diligently sought all available medical help and finally accepted the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. He was lovingly cared for at home for seven years. Then as more children joined the family, the State of Kansas provided excellent care in other facilities through out his life. His later years were spent in a group home in Newton, Kansas. He almost always had a cheerful grin when we greeted him, which told us he was happy. We often wondered if he recognized us.
He passed away at Newton Medical Complex, Newton, Kansas, on January 26, 2022. We, as a family, are so thankful that Jesus’s blood covers the souls of innocent children, and are comforted with the thought of our brother completely whole, running free, singing and praising Jesus in heaven.  Survivors include one sister, Dianne and Keith Nightingale, Surprise, Arizona; and one brother, Bob and Kathy Koehn, Mize, Mississippi; nine nieces and nephews and their spouses and 35 grand nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

The funeral services for Vaughn Dale Koehn will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at South Haven Mennonite Church in MAcon, MS at 3 p.m.  There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery. Cockrell Funeral Home of Macon is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.