Sandra L. Cochran Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sandra L. Cochran of Manhattan, Illinois, born in Bremen, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sandra left this world on April 4, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clark Thornton and Edith Thornton; her husband David R. Cochran; her brother Dennis; her sister-in-law Cathy Thornton; her parents-in-law, Frank and Bernadean Cochran; and her siblings-in-law, Bill Cochran and Donna Cochran.
She is survived by: her daughters, Michelle Melhorn (Bruce) and Amy Wilson-Burgess; and her siblings, Roger Thornton (Marge), Shirley Clement and Larry Thornton (Rita). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandra's name to Silver Cross Foundation by visiting http://www.silvercross.org. or to Friends of Sunny Hill by visiting http://www.friendsofsunnyhill.com. would be most appreciated.
