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Michael A. Kocher

1950 - 2016

BORN

1950

DIED

2016

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Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

9000 West 151st St

Orland Park, Illinois

Michael Kocher Obituary

Kocher, Michael A. Age 65. Beloved husband of 27 years to Nancy J. (nee Vohs); devoted father of Michael H. Kocher, and Nora Kocher; loving brother of Mary (Gregory) Clayton, John (Kathleen) Kocher, James (Mary) Kocher, and Joseph Kocher; adored nephew and godson of Mary Everett; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Longtime educator and "Coach" at Leo and St. Laurence High Schools. Memorial visitation Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL. Family and friends to gather Friday 10:00 a.m. for Memorial Mass of the Resurrection at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills. Inurnment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Matthew Kocher Foundation, mk56.org would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 5, 2016.

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Jean Jurkiewicz

March 9, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bill McGovern

July 8, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. We just returned from out of town and couldn't make the services. Our thoughts & prayers are with all the Kochers.

Frank Klenck

July 7, 2016

To the Kocher Family.

I am so sorry for your loss, Mr Kocher left a mark on me at St Laurence

Frank Klenck
ST Laurence 1986

Ken Kufner

July 7, 2016

To All in the Kocher Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. My sincerest prayers are with all of you, and may Michael rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

Respectfully yours,


Ken Kufner '85

St. Laurence High School

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Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Resurrection at St. Elizabeth Seton Church

9300 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL

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9000 West 151st St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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