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Kathleen Kolinski Obituary

Beloved wife, sister and mother, Kathleen Cothrel Kolinski passed away on January 15, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on March 26, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio to Paul and Priscilla (Poch) Cothrel.



A graduate of Regis University, Kathy worked as a patient access representative at Penrose-St. Francis Medical Center. She loved dogs, hockey, cars, crafts and spending time with family and friends. She was an outgoing, compassionate person whose ready laugh will be greatly missed.



Kathy is survived by her husband, Robert Kolinski, and son, Paul Kolinski, both of Colorado Springs, and by her brothers Joseph (Linda Heban) Cothrel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Patrick (Sally) Cothrel of Garden Grove, California.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on January 25, 2016 at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 927 North Logan Avenue in Colorado Springs, followed by a reception at the church.

Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Humane Society of Pikes Peak Region (https://www.hsppr.org/springs/memory-loved-one)

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 20, 2016.

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Shelly Hayes Bauer

January 14, 2025

RIP "Meez Cothrel"

Michelle Bauer aka Shelly Hayes

January 24, 2024

Gone but not forgotten. Fantastic memories. Shelly Hayes.

Randy LaCourse

January 24, 2016

I am so sorry that Jo Ann and I are unavailable to attend Kathy's funeral Sunday. You know that we will be there in prayer. All Our Love And Prayers Are Toward You And Paul This Week And In The Future, Randy And Jo Ann

RANDY LACOURSE

January 24, 2016

RANDY LACOURSE

January 24, 2016

Lana Myrick

January 23, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss my friend. Rob and Paul I will always be here for you. I love you all. May you find peace in knowing she isn't hurting anymore and she will be waiting for you with open arms.

Mary Drake

January 23, 2016

A special angel in heaven !

Shelly Hayes Bauer

January 22, 2016

Rob,Joe and Pat,
My thoughts are prayers are with you. We had such fun and great stories to tell.

Nanette Okorowski

January 22, 2016

Rob, My sympathies are with you at this very sad time. Please know you and Paul are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely, Nan

Diane Szutienko (Kolinski)

January 20, 2016

Rob, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Kathy. My condolences to you and your son. Love, Cousin Diane

Debbie (Kolinski) Dusseau

January 20, 2016

To my best sister-in-law, Kathy I am gonna sure miss no talking to you, have a great time up there. Rob and Paul my heart goes out to you, and I just can not find the words to say. Love

Leslie McAfee

January 20, 2016

Rob & Paul

We are so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. She always had such a bright smile and kind word for everyone. You are in our prayers.

Thomas Ensman

January 20, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Kathleen. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kolinski and Cothrel families and friends.

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