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Richard 'Dick' Cochran Obituary Richard Alden "Dick" Cochran, 87, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:34 AM, Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home near Warsaw. Dick was born August 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 December 9, 1967, he was united in marriage to Thelma Gladys Cassell at St. Peters Catholic Church in Keokuk, Iowa. 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) Iutzi 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; a great granddaughter, Mayla; and his four-legged friend and companion, Archie. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lt. Robert W. Cochran; and a sister, Barbara Cochran. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the 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 held from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM at the Church. Memorials may be directed to the Bethel Presbyterian Church in Hamilton or Hearts of Hancock Humane Society. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements. Services Visitation Saturday May 31, 2025 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Bethel Presbyterian Church (Hamilton, Oakwood Cemetery) Funeral Service Saturday May 31, 2025 11:00 AM Bethel Presbyterian Church (Hamilton, Oakwood Cemetery) To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Richard 'Dick' Alden Cochran, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WGEM on Oct. 3, 2025.

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