Audrey Elaine Kocher, age 93 of Hale, MI., passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 25, 1930 in Hale, MI., to the late James and Margaret (Graves) Wilson.
Audrey was a lifelong resident of the area and involved in so many things over the years. She was a dedicated member of the community and always on the go. Audrey was involved in the school board, Eagles Club, 4H, FFA, Hale Fair, ambulance service, and even a Cub Scout leader. During her personal time she enjoyed traveling, golfing, playing cards, gardening, feeding the birds, even though the bears seem to eat most of the bird feed. Audrey was a business leader in the community too where she owned and operated Kocher’s Market.
Audrey is survived by her children, Terry, Connie (Jimi) Lowery, Charles (Cindy), and Kim; significant other, Al Evans; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Audrey is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leo Kocher (1981), and son, Jeff Kocher.
Services for Audrey will take place at the Buresh Funeral Home Hale, MI. Visitation on November 14th, 2023 2:00pm – 7:00pm. Funeral on Wednesday November 15th, 2023 at 11:00am with an hour of visitation beforehand. Interment will be at the Esmond Evergreen Cemetery in
In Lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your favorite non-profit and/or a donation to one of Audrey’s favorites, the Iosco County Agricultural Society and the Hale Garden Club.
An online guest registry is available at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com to share condolences, memories, and photos of Audrey.
