Respected Barry County coroner, funeral director dies
Jim Fohn, Barry County Coroner and director of Fohn Funeral Home, died Monday.
July 1, 2020
Sheila Harris
Barry County lost a favorite son Monday, June 29, with the passing of Jim Fohn, long-time Cassville funeral director and county coroner.
I met Mr. Fohn for the first (and only) time three months ago when he summoned me to his office to hash over a story idea. Not far into the conversation, I ascertained Jim Fohn might fit the description of “a colorful character,” something the rest of you probably already knew. I looked forward to getting to know him better. It was obvious to me that, given his line of work, he’d be a great resource for questions I might sometimes have, not to mention the stories I was sure he could tell. I thought I’d have lots of time in the future to pick his brain. Later, I thought, after I learned my job a little better, and the dust from COVID-19 settled down. I waited too long, though. I’m saddened.
Sheila Harris
Barry County lost a favorite son Monday, June 29, with the passing of Jim Fohn, long-time Cassville funeral director and county coroner.
I met Mr. Fohn for the first (and only) time three months ago when he summoned me to his office to hash over a story idea. Not far into the conversation, I ascertained Jim Fohn might fit the description of “a colorful character,” something the rest of you probably already knew. I looked forward to getting to know him better. It was obvious to me that, given his line of work, he’d be a great resource for questions I might sometimes have, not to mention the stories I was sure he could tell. I thought I’d have lots of time in the future to pick his brain. Later, I thought, after I learned my job a little better, and the dust from COVID-19 settled down. I waited too long, though. I’m saddened.