Alice J. (Walpole) Kocher
September 25, 1921 ~ March 17, 2017
Alice J. (Walpole) Kocher, 95, Indianapolis, passed away March 17, 2017. Mrs. Kocher was born September 25, 1921, in Indianapolis, to the late Martin and Mary Margaret (Hannon) Walpole.
She graduated from St. Agnes Academy and attended Marian University. She worked for a period of time for RCA and for more than 20 years for Housing & Urban Development. Mrs. Kocher was a charter member of St. James Catholic Church and later an active member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She was a Eucharistic Minister and often ministered to shut-ins. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always strongly devoted to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Kocher; brothers, Rev. Donald Walpole, OSB, Rev. Robert Walpole, James and Donald Walpole; sisters, Mary Louise O’Brien and Rose Ann Casey.
Survivors include her children, Jean (Bob) Waugh, Kathy (Bob) Ripperger, Ann (Ray) Mader, Robert (Pam) Kocher, and Peggy (Robbie) Allen; 14 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren.
The family is extremely grateful for the loving and respectful care shown to Alice and the entire family during the last 11 years at Greenwood Village South.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street (US Hwy. 31 South). The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 11 a.m., in Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2905 Carson Ave., Indianapolis, with additional visitation from 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Meinrad Seminary or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Kathy, I so much wish we could be with you in person, but know that we are with you in spirit and prayer. You and your siblings demonstrated great love for your mother in the way you have taken such loving care of her. May good memories fill your hearts.
Kathy & family: I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. It’s never easy saying goodbye to a loved one. I remember all the family reunions and your family being there as we all enjoyed being with your family. I’m sorry I was unable to express my sympathy in person to you. I will keep you in my prayer! Much Love and thanks for memories of the past!
Janice Beck O’Brien
Sorry to hear of your mother passing, your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Ron & Joellen Eckstein
We are so sorry to hear about Alice’s passing. The Shanahan sisters spent many evenings at the dinner table with Alice and members of your family at Greenwood Village. She was so dear and you all took such good care of her! I am sure she is singing in heaven 'at the old ball game' from start to end ! Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We are praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Maureen Okerson
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