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Carol Marie Kochan, age 82, of Elburn, Illinois passed away on Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

Carol was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 1st, 1941.

Carol was the beloved wife of the late Edwin M. Kochan, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents Benedict and Mary Kulbida, and her brother Thomas Kulbida Sr.

Carol will be remembered by her beloved children; Michelle (Chris) Manges, Mark (CPD Lt.) (Ann) Kochan, Jennifer (John McCarthy) Kochan, and John Kochan, her cherished grandchildren; Kevin and Caitlin Kochan, her adoring siblings; Ruth (David) Czarnecki, Barbara Kulbida, and William (Mame) Kulbida, as well as countless other family and friends she has made in her lifetime.

Carol, a long time resident of Chicago, will be remembered for her impact on her local community. She was an active participant in the PTA at Kinzie Grade School and volunteered in the local Girl Scouts. As a woman of faith, Carol also assisted at St. Symphorosa Catholic Church as a eucharistic minister, lector, and religious education teacher for many years. She was deeply loved and will be missed by many.

Visitation for Carol will be on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM., at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Prayer Service on Friday, October 25th, 2024 at 11:00 AM., at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM. at St. Symphorosa Church, 6135 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 Archer Rd, Justice, IL 60458. For information please call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com.

Charitable donations in Carol’s honor can be made to The American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org/donate) or Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (https://www.catholiccharities.net/).

Fond memories and expression of sympathy may be shared at www.ridgefh.com for the Kochan Family.