Michelle Martin Kochensparger Obituary
We announce the death of Michelle Martin Kochensparger (Columbus, Ohio), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on November 9, 2026, at the age of 82. Michelle will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emmett and Lorraine; her sister Joyce (Bill); and her niece Suzanne (Gary). She is survived by: her husband John H. Kochensparger III; her children, John Kochensparger IV, Kara Rudolph (Adam) and Kevin Kochensparger; her grandchildren, Dane Rudolph, Ellie Rudolph, Quinn Kochensparger, Sydney Kochensparger and Ayla Metz; her great grandchildren, Zyla Metz-Fabian and Ocean Metz-Fabian; her siblings, Jeannie Reese (Wayne) and Bill Martin (Pat Crumb); and her sister-in-law Anne Powers. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Columbus Country Club (4831 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Catharine Catholic Church (500 S Gould Rd, Columbus, OH 43209).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ohio's Hospice. (https://www.ohioshospice.org).
