Remembering … Jan Cohen

Funeral services for Jan Cohen, former president of the University Hospital Auxiliary and wife of UNMC faculty member Samuel Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., will be held today at 10 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church — 3405 S. 118th St.









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Jan Cohen with her husband, Samuel Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.
Cohen died Thursday at the age of 67.

Cohen was a founding member of the Friends of the Eppley Cancer Center Board and volunteered with several other organizations, including:

  • Nebraskans for Research (now the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures);
  • The American Diabetes Association; and
  • The Lauritzen Gardens Auxiliary.

In 1999, she was the recipient of the Community Service Award from the United Way of the Midlands.

Memorials can be made to Marian High School or the Salvation Army.

4 comments

  1. sue anson says:

    My sympathies to you & your family, Dr. Cohen; it's never easy to lose a loved one.

  2. Reddy says:

    I am sorry for your loss Dr.Cohen. R.I.P Jan.

  3. Sebrina Taylor says:

    I am sorry for your loss Dr.Cohen.

  4. emily garland says:

    Sam, John and I are so sorry to hear about Jan. I hope she was able to enjoy the wonderful year of travelling in 2011 and saw how loved she was.
    Emily

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