Donna Marie Cochran, age 65, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Sebring, Florida. Donna was born on July 21, 1960, in New Prague, Minnesota, the daughter of Gilbert and Shirley Schoenbauer. She devoted many years of her life working as the Office Manager at their family owned business of Cochran Brothers Roofing. Donna enjoyed baking and crafting, but above all, she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and family. She was deeply involved in her community, volunteering with both the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts. She took great pride in her role coordinating Girl Scout cookie sales, a responsibility she handled with enthusiasm and care. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Cochran; her daughter, Erin Brouillard (Jared) of Minneola, Florida; her son, Kevin Cochran of Tampa, Florida; and her beloved grandchildren, Alexander and William Brouillard. She is also survived by her mother Shirley Schoenbauer and siblings: Mary Holec, Karen Schoenbauer, Dolores Schoenbauer, Judy Liddell, Christine Oliver, and William Schoenbauer. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Schoenbauer, and her sisters, Frances Merwin and Laura Schoenbauer. A memorial mass was held on Friday 1/16/2026 at St. Catherine Catholic church at 10 am.
Mass will be held Wednesday 3/18/26 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church at 11am 105 N 5th St, Mankato, MN 56001, burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery return to the church for luncheon after.
In lieu of flowers please donate to American Cancer Society. The family will be traveling after the funeral.
Arrangements are entrusted to:Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home4001 Sebring ParkwaySebring, FL 33870www.stephensonnelsonfh.com
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4001 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870

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