Donna L. Kocher's Obituary
Donna L. Kocher, 69 yrs., of Waterloo, IL, and formerly of Columbia, IL, passed away at de Greeff Hospice House, St. Louis, MO surrounded by her family, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late Don and Ruth, nee Bremer, Barnes. She was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Waterloo, IL, and had been a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL, for many years. Donna was a registered nurse and worked at many local hospitals over the years, Cardinal Glennon and Deaconess in St. Louis, St. Mary's in East St. Louis, Centreville Township Hospital in Centreville, IL and Childrens' Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a cherished aunt and friend to so many. She was married to Roger Kocher, who survives her. They were married on October 19, 1968, in Columbus, OH.
VisitationWednesday, June 1, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home218 So. Metter Ave., Columbia, IL
Funeral MassThursday, June 2, 2016, 10:00 amImmaculate Conception Catholic Church 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, ILFr. Sebastian Ukoh, C.M., officiating
IntermentImmaculate Conception CemeteryColumbia, IL
Memorial Contribution Suggestions
As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062
Also SurvivingSon, Donald Kocher of Woodstock, GA Brother, William 'Bill' (Joni) Barnes of Wheeling, WVOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByDaughter, Rachel B. Kocher Daughter-In-Infancy, Carrie Kocher Sister, Beth Tranko
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