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Jason Cochran Obituary

JASON THAD COCHRAN MERRILLVILLE, IN Jason Thad Cochran, age 37 of Merrillville, passed away on February 20, 2016. He attended Merrillville High School and was currently a student at Purdue University Calumet studying Business Management. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Kelly Marie Cochran; parents, Chester and Mary Cochran of Merrillville; brother, Chet (Julie) Cochran and sister, Michelle Cochran (fiancée Chris Miller); nieces, Belle, Zinnia, Mila and Gabriella; nephews, Austin and Andrew; brothers-in-law, Colton and Garrett Gaboyan; sister- in-law, Tamara Gaboyan; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. Friends are invited to visit with Jason's family on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by The Times on Feb. 23, 2016.

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Shelley Lesczynski

February 25, 2016

May you catch that big fish in heaven with Marshall and Mom Know you are flying high dear nephew. Sincere condolences to Mary, Chet, Kelly, and family. Prayers are with you all. Hugs sent.

Jamie Cochran-Lane

February 24, 2016

I wish we could be there for all of you in person, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Marovich Family

February 23, 2016

Deepest condolences to Kelly and the rest of the Gaboyan family. We are very sorry for your loss. May God be with all of you.

Sylvia Harris

February 23, 2016

For a giving man-a donation is forthcoming
to his children.

Cheyanne Pellegrini

February 23, 2016

Jason was my best buddy for so long. The good ones always go young......My prayers are with you Kelly and Jason's family

Rachel Doneski

February 23, 2016

Rest easy, Jason. The kids we grow up with are our friends for life....and you, "Little Cochran," will forever be our friend. Chet and Mary, I pray that you find peace. We are all in shock but our hurt cannot hold a candle to the pain the two of you are feeling. My heartfelt, deepest sympathies....

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