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Richard Alden Cochran

1937 - 2025

Richard Alden Cochran obituary, 1937-2025, Warsaw, IL

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

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Richard Cochran Obituary

Richard Alden "Dick" Cochran, 87, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away at 9:34 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home near Warsaw.

Dick was born Aug. 10, 1937, the son of Robert Moore and Dorothy Emily (Golliher) Cochran in Keokuk, Iowa.

He attended Hamilton High School, graduating in 1955.

He served in the U. S. Navy from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1960.

On Dec. 9, 1967, he was united in marriage with Thelma Gladys Cassell at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Keokuk.

Dick was a lifelong farmer and an active member of his community, serving on the Wythe Township board and Wythe Cemetery Board. He also helped steer the restoration of pioneer cemeteries and delivered Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Hamilton.

Dick is survived by his wife Thelma of Warsaw; three children, Jane Elizabeth (Russell) Lutzi of Burnside, Marc Richard (Leslie) Cochran of Hamilton, and Jason Robert (Amy) Cochran of Hamilton; grandchildren, Hannah, Caleb and Lauren George, and Seth, Ryan, Molly, Ava and Joel Cochran; great-granddaughter Mayla; and his four-legged friend and companion, Archie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Lt. Robert W. Cochran; and sister Barbara Cochran.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton with military rites accorded by the U. S. Navy Honor Guard and the Hancock County Honor Guard.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at the Church.

Memorials may be directed to Bethel Presbyterian Church in Hamilton or Hearts of Hancock Humane Society.

Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published by Daily Gate from May 30 to May 31, 2025.

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