Kay Ann was a great role model and friend to our kids.  We have enjoyed the highlights magazines and cards she sent for our kids.  We always felt loved by Kay.  We will miss her.

Aunty Kay, as I knew her, was in my life from before I was born. She was a strong part of my family growing up. I remember a many holiday meals at her house in Davenport, or coming to our house growing up visiting, and laughing. Going to listen to her bell and choir concerts, and recitals. Her smile and laugh was contagious. The many family gatherings at the Bettendorf Happy Joes, with Lil after she moved back to the Quad Cities. I am so thankful for having her as part of our family, and the example of always keeping your heart with Jesus.

Beautiful Kay Ann- We got to know both her and Nancy through Jayne. They had come out to get their hair done by Jayne.  As time went by  they became part of our family. Kay Ann had a beautiful voice. She got to share that voice at many of our families weddings. She and Nancy got often invited to many of our family get togethers and also took the time to go out for supper dates with both of our parents along with Jayne.   Kay Ann always had her purple shirt on with her beautful handbag. But most of all she always wore a smile on her face. Now it's time for her to sing to the heavens above and wear that smile with pride.  Rest in peace dear fiend.  Until we meet again.

My dear Kay Ann, what a fun happy life you lived. I remember when Susie Risley moved from the apartment you shared with Susie, that I invited you to move in with us. What fun, you were wonderful to my sister and soon became Aunt Kay to Stephanie and Jeff. How you loved them. Lots of fond memories. We all loved Uncle Ken and Aunt Lill, God blessed you with great parents. Plus how I enjoy your sweet Marilyn and how she loved growing up with you like a little sister. How I loved being in the nursery with you or saying " I need help in Labor and delivery" you'd come over and got paler the longer you were in the delivery room.  Miss you Kay Ann but you are walking the streets of gold. God bless you. Friends/sister. Jeana Downey

Kay and I were paired up as roommates when we first started our nurses training at Moline Public Hospital (MPH) because she was from Batavia, NY and I was a local girl. The thought was that I could help her learn her way around a new area. She came to MPH because her mother was an alumnus. The things I remember most about Kay were her amazing voice. She loved to sing and was quite talented. The other thing I recall was her love for the Miss America pageant. She told me that she waited all year for it to come on, and she refused any other social engagement over watching the pageant. The last time we spoke was in 2017 when I was planning our 50-year class reunion where she expressed a desire to join us. Unfortunately, due to mobility issues she was unable to attend. A gentle spirit, but fierce in her beliefs, now it's her turn to go rest in peace.

Kay Ann and I first met in our first year of nursing and then graduated in the class of 1967. That year I was married and Kay sang at my wedding. Later she took care of two of my sons in the nursery when they were born. You could tell how much she loved all the babies she cared for. In later years we reconnected and had some wonderful times as friends and as christians. She was a beautiful and kind person as well as a special friend. I will miss her but know she is finally at peace.

I remember Kay working in OB at MPH. She was always so kind and you could tell she loved the babies she cared for in the Nursery.
Great memories of her smiling face.
My sympathies and prayers to her family.

Kay Ann was part of my nursing class at Moline Public. She was a quiet, lovely young nurse with a beautiful voice.  Kay was working in the OB department when my girls were born and when my grand babies were born. I think she loved every one of the babies she took care of in the nursery. Rest in peace dear sweet Kay Ann✝️.

My Dear Kay Ann. My Friend.      I first met Kay Ann when I had my first baby.  She gave me the support, encouragement and care that all new mommies need. Even though I was a nurse myself, I had no idea what I was doing. I then came to Mother/Baby to work and with Kay Ann as our mentor, she taught me everything I know about infant care. Kay Ann loved all of our babies and gave them that first experience of love and security that started them on their  journey of life.  Thank you Kay Ann.  I know that you are in a Beautiful Place called Heaven with all the people who love you. Rest in peace my friend.  I love you.

I worked with Kay in OB at Trinity.  She loved those babies like her own ❤️.  She was a great nurse & took her nursing seriously. I loved hearing stories about her canine babies too 🐶

Kay was my preceptor as well in the nursery at Trinity. Such a wonderful person and gracious soul. I owe everything I learned to her. She will be truly missed. I am forever grateful for her coming into my life.

Kay Ann was a great nurse and a wonderful friend. I enjoyed her company so much!

I have many newborn nursery memories with Kay working at Trinity. She loved what she did and taught many of us new nurses. Many new little lives were cared for by her hands!

I knew Kay through working with her in OB. She was a knowledgeable and caring nurse who loved working in the nursery with newborns and their mothers. She was dedicated and kind with a quirky sense of humor. She had a lovely singing voice and would sing to settle crying babies. She also enjoyed participating in a bell choir at her church.   I will remember her always with fondness.  I send my sympathies to those she leaves behind.

Kay Ann helped bring so many little lives into the world. What a wonderful legacy. I worked with Kay for many years at Trinity. Peace and comfort to her family and friends.

Kay was a beautiful person.  Always willing to help anyone.  I worked with her in OB and she always made me smile.

Kay was my preceptor in the nursery at Trinity. What an amazing nurse and teacher. I will forever be grateful for the time I spent with her. I know she lives on in the hearts of many co-workers who's lives she touched.
There are no words for such a time but I will be praying peace and comfort for all the family and friends she left behind.

OBITUARY

Kay Ann Ohl

January 26, 1947 – September 17, 2023

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