Karen Ann Cochran Obituary
The passing of Karen Ann Cochran (Columbus, Ohio), born in Cleveland, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 16, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Ann Cochran to show support.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Jerry Joe Cochran; her daughter Michele Waldrop Germany; her parents, Roberta Swindler and Andrew Abraham; her sister Laura Moore; her grandson Robert Germany; her daughter Donna Niemela; her grandchildren, Megan Niemela (Benny), Caitlyn Cable (Bradley), James Germany and Brian Germany; her great-grandparent GiGi; and her daughter Karen. She was also cherished by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 21st 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Short North Chapel (34 W 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 21st 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, March 21st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Kingwood Memorial Park (8230 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035).
