Sarah Kuhl

Sarah-Ellen "Sally" Marti Kuhl, 96Sally Kuhl, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, died peacefully at Garden Villa in Bloomington, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.She was born in Long Grove, Iowa, on her parents' farm, on December 10, 1913. Sally was Howard and Mary Marti's only child. As a young girl growing up on her farm, she yearned for a brother or sister to keep her company.Upon graduation from Davenport High School in 1931, Sally studied nursing at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as both a surgical nurse’ and a nurse-floor supervisor for Mercy Hospital in Davenport.In 1940 she married Augustus Bernard Kuhl, Jr., a medical doctor. They worked side by-side to build Dr. Kuhl's practice. During World War II, Dr. Kuhl and Sally were stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland, where they contributed in various ways to help the war effort. When they returned to Davenport, they settled into their daily lives, which centered on raising three daughters and providing medical care for the community.Sally supported various Catholic charities and served as a volunteer for the Mercy Hospital Guild Gift Shop. She was both an accomplished golfer, as a life-time member of the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club, and bridge player. She was a devoted mother who encouraged her daughters' activities and interests, supported their choices in life, and taught them two important life lessons: "You do what you have to do" and "If you take care of the little things, the big things will take care of themselves." Her daughters viewed her as a strong, wise woman.In addition she was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport until moving to Bloomington in 1997! where she became a member of St. Paul Catholic Center.She is survived by her daughter, Vivian Kuhl Martin and son-in-law, Frank Martin of Cedar Falls, Iowa; her daughter, Susan Nowlin and son-in-law, Joe Nowlin of Bloomington, Indiana; four grandsons and their wives: Jason and Monica Price of Plymouth, Minnesota; Nathan and Kimberly Price of West Des Moines, Iowa; J. Marty and Christy Nowlin of Carmel, Indiana; and Tom and Bonny Nowlin of South Bend; and ten great-grandchildren: Clayton and Grant Price of Plymouth, Minnesota; Alexa, Ayden, Andrew, and Asher Price of West Des Moines, Iowa; Cara and Norah Nowlin of Carmel, Indiana; and Annica and Aiden Nowlin of South Bend, Indiana.She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her daughter, Mary Jo Kuhl MacDonald; and her husband, Dr. A. B. Kuhl, Jr.Sally will always be remembered as a caring, loving, generous, and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. She will be greatly missed by all her loved ones.Memorial Contributions may be made to any charity of your choice in memory of Sally.Allen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org

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Sarah Kuhl

December 10, 1913 - December 15, 2009