Robert Allen Cochran
Feb. 4, 1926-Nov. 23, 2004
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 26, 2004, page 2, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
ADRIAN--There will be no services for Robert Allen Cochran, 78, of Adrian. At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation.
Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
He was born on Feb. 4, 1926, in Niles to Clyde and Sylvia (Anderson) Cochran. He served in the U.S. Army from May 13, 1944, until July 30, 1946. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by a son, Shummy Cochran of Niles; two daughters, Debi Simpson of Buchanan and Randy Sue Asmus of Niles; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; his longtime companion, Juanita Ely of Adrian; her children, Johnny Ely, Jay Ely, Jackie (Roe) Litteral; her six grandchildren; a brother, Herman Cochran of Niles; and a sister, Jane Seals of Niles. Arrangements are by Anderson Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Niles/Buchanan Relay for Life, 5110 S. Sprinkle Road, Portage, MI 49002.
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Robert Allen "Bob" Cochran, 78, of Adrian, Mich., died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, in the Veterans Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich.
He was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Niles, Mich., to Clyde and Sylvia (Anderson) Cochran. Bob served in the U.S. Army from May 13, 1944, until July 30, 1946. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Bob is survived by his longtime companion, Juanita Ely of Adrian; her children, Johnny Ely, Jay Ely and Jackie (Roe) Litteral; her six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a son, Shummy Cochran of Niles; two daughters, Debi Simpson of Buchanan, Mich., and Randy Sue Asmus of Niles; one brother, Herman Cochran of Niles; one sister, Jane Seals of Niles; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by four brothers and two sisters.
At Bob's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation or services. Burial of cremains will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Niles/Buchanan Relay for Life, 5110 S. Sprinkle Road, Portage, MI 49002.