Prairie Rose Cochara Obituary (1943 - 2015)

Prairie Rose Cochara, 72 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Tuesday August 4, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice. She was born January 28, 1943 in Great Bend, Kansas to Arthur and Leola (Clements) Tillinghast and lived most of her life in Lincoln. She was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School. Prairie enjoyed reading, being involved with the animal rescue, and spending time with family. She especially enjoyed her time at the Good Samaritan Center, making many friends. Survivors include her daughter; Maria (Todd) Wendelin of Hallam, son; Michael (Valerie) Cochara of Fordland, Missouri, grandchildren; Angela De Ollos, William De Ollos, Whitney Wendelin, Kelsey Wendelin, Mitchell Wendelin, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Criger, Alyssa Cochara, Bryan Cochara, great-grandchildren; Emma Marshalek and Brooklynn Criger. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday August 8, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Beatrice Humane Society. Sign Prairie's online guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.