Arlene Cochran Obituary
The world bids farewell to Arlene Cochran of Geneseo, Illinois, departing on October 4, 2025 at the age of 89. Arlene leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Myrtle Specht and Charles Specht; her husband Carl Cochran; her sister Donna Hamilton; her brother-in-law Robert Hamilton; and her great great grandchild Beckett Nauman.
She is survived by: her children, Steve Cochran of Geneseo, Pamela Littig (Dave) of Geneseo and Susan Cochran of Coal Valley; her grandchildren, Dawn Dunbar (Mike), Dennis Johnson (Kim Ringberg), Justin Cochran, Brandon Cochran and Katie Cochran (John Lee); her stepgrandson Andrew Dunbar (Elisa); her great grandchildren, Paige Cochran, Mackenzie Nauman (Nick), Kyler Rusk (Elaina), Madison Wancket, Kristopher Dunbar (Brynlee), Nathan Johnson (Danielle), Zach Johnson, Lexi Johnson, Eleanor Lee and Robby Lee; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Nadia Dunbar and David Dunbar; her great great grandchild Abrea Dunbar; her brother Kenny Specht (Mary Ann) of Fort Mills; and her sister-in-law Kathy Higgins. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 4:30 PM at the Vandemore Funeral Homes & Crematory - Geneseo (580 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Vandemore Funeral Home - Geneseo (580 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Malachy Catholic Church (595 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254).
Memorials may be directed to St. Malachy Catholic Church and Bishop Hill Quilt Club, in honor of Arlene.
