Karen M. Cochran, 61, of Morrison, IL, died on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Generations at Neighbors of Byron.
She was born on March 4, 1961, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of James and Mary (Gerbrick) Rippy. She married Tim Cochran on August 28, 1978. Karen loved her family, Mickey Mouse, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Michael Jackson. She enjoyed long car rides and had a beautiful Delft collection that she cherished.
She is survived by her husband, Tim Cochran, Sr. of Rock Falls, IL; daughter, Samantha Cochran of Sterling; sons, Timothy (Ashley) Cochran, Jr. of Rock Falls, IL, and Brandon (Maranda) Cochran of Morrison; sister, Jamie Walker of Galesburg, IL; brothers, Dan (Carol) Rippy of Forreston, IL, and Patrick (Sandy) Rippy of Polo, IL; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; bonus daughter, Elly Guerrero.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Rippy; brothers, Doug Rippy, Kerri Rippy, and Brad Rippy.
A Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, September 9, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Home of Rock Falls, IL.
Visitation will take place one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
There will be no burial at this time.
Cremation rites have been accorded.