Marilyn Rees Higgins Kohler Obituary
The world bids farewell to Marilyn Rees Higgins Kohler of Potomac, Maryland, departing on January 23, 2026 at the age of 98. Marilyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marilyn Rees Higgins Kohler to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sterling Rees and Mildred Rees (Smith); her sibling Shirley Rees Gillespie (Jack); her husband Bill; her children, Julie Higgins and William; and her children-in-law, Mary Catherine Kohler, Jr., Karin Kohler and Lee Jackson.
She is survived by: her children, Katherine Kohler (Curt Smith), Richard Higgins (DeAnne), Margaret Jackson, Thomas Higgins (Nancy), Joan Kohler (Jim Wright), James Higgins (Kit), Frank Kohler, George Higgins (Naomi) and Col. Charles (Liz); her sister-in-law Joan Higgins; her grandchildren, Kelly Granda (Juan), Toby Sowers (Brian Rubin), Maureen Higgins (Mike Huntress), Allison Higgins, Katie O'Hearn (Rob), Liam Kohler, Julia Kohler (Eugene Breen), Michelle Kohler, Laura Kohler, Jenny Diggs (Jason), Andrew Jackson (Rachel), Lauren Meyer, Zachary Higgins, Emily Higgins, Julia Higgins, Rachyl Fornaro (Dillon), Kristina Swain (Anthony), Amy Cathcart (Max), Max Forage, Alex Forage and Sam Wolfe; and her great grandchildren, Charles Granda, Olivia Granda, Anna Rubin-Sowers, Joni Rubin-Sowers, Zoe Diggs, Audrey Diggs, Jack Diggs, Lee Meyer, Ellie Fornaro, Kaylee Breen, Luke Huntress, Addie Cathcart and Cody Cathcart. She is also survived by nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made and noted to the Julie Higgins Memorial Fund (in memory of Marilyn Kohler) payable to Denison University @ Denison University, P.O. Box 2007, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-7207.
