James Arthur Kocher's obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2026 in Newton, Illinois

James Arthur Kocher

August 27, 1942 - June 19, 2026 (83 years old)

Newton, Illinois

James Arthur Kocher's obituary , Passed away on June 19, 2026 in Newton, Illinois

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James Arthur Kocher

August 27, 1942 - June 19, 2026 (83 years old)

Newton, Illinois

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James Arthur Kocher Obituary

James Arthur Kocher, born on August 27, 1942, passed away on June 19, 2026. James Arthur leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Arthur Kocher to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Melvin Kocher, Ben Kocher, Martha Kocher and Rose Kocher. He is survived by: his wife Norma Kocher; his son Roger Kocher (Sarah Spade) of Robinson; his grandchildren, Tony Spade (Chasity) of Robinson and Lauren Douglas of Robinson; his great grandchildren, Taylor Spade, Trevor Spade and Halle Douglas; his siblings, Paul Kocher (Jill) of Olney, Glenn Kocher (Georgia), Evelyn Edwards of Missouri and Donna Dryden of North Carolina; and his sister-in-law Kathy Ochs of West Liberty, Illinois..

In loving memory of James, memorials may be made to the Mount Calvary Cemetery Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Thu

June 25

Visitation

Meyer Funeral Home-Newton
307 W Jourdan St, Newton, IL 62448

Fri

June 26

Visitation

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
112 Embarras St, Sainte Marie, IL 62459

Fri

June 26

Mass

Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
112 Embarras St, Sainte Marie, IL 62459

Fri

June 26

Burial

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
500 N Church St, Newton, IL 62448

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