Mary Ann Cochran, age 71, of Manhattan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at her home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her loving son Nathan Cochran, her grandchildren Hailey (Jason) Horn, Natalie Cochran and James Cochran, her siblings Lawrence (Antonette) Lee, Dr. Thomas D. (Deborah) Lee, Robert (Kimberly) Lee, Nancy Carroll, and Patricia (Charles) Blatti and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death her parents Dr. Lawrence D. and Mary Lee, her nephews John Michael Carroll and Lawrence Earl Lee in infancy and her niece Emily Blatti in Infancy.

Mary was a graduate of Providence High School and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. Mary worked for Silver Cross Hospital and retired after 40 years. Mary was an active member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church participating in Women of the Word, Community Outreach, Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, and countless funeral luncheons. Mary enjoyed her annual trips to the Covered Bridge Festival in Park County was an avid Chicago Bears fan. She will be remembered for her friendly demeaner and her red truck. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, Godmother, and friend, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be Monday, February 20, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 235 W. North St., Manhattan. Inurnment St. Joseph Guardian Angel Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's name to St. Joseph Church Renovation Fund would be most appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.