We are sad to announce that on January 24, 2024, at the age of 98, Gloria J. Kochinski of Tomah, Wisconsin passed away. 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, Nita Purdy (Dickinson) and Floyd Purdy (Tomah); her husband Julius; her children, Owen Kochinski (Michael) and Sue Wagenson; and her siblings, Leland, Leone, Marlene, Garnet, Gilbert, Merle, Craig and Dale.

She is survived by : her children, Michael Kochinski (Rita Placeway) of Plover, WI, Joyce Murphy (Jo) of DeForest, WI, David Kochinski of Wausau, Dawn Linder (Dennis) of Warrens and Michelle Nordstrom (Marc) of Stoughton; her children-in-law, Rodney Wagenson and Diane Nelson; her grandchildren, Seth Kochinski (Nikole), Sasha Kochinski (Harley), Michael Kochinski (Kathy), Jeffrey Kochinski (Yvonne), Melissa Chambers (Brian), Jon Wagenson (Kelli), Paul Wagenson (Lana), Todd Murphy (Marcella), Megan Slattery (James), Beth Kochinski (Otto Rammer), Jason Winchel, Brett Winchel (Sarah), Mackenzie Winchel (Ryan Aslett), Kellen Nordstrom (Diane), Kylie Nordstrom and Haley Nordstrom; and her sisters, Connie and Sharon. She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren, many other relatives and dear friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Torkelson Funeral Homes