A memorial mass will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Interment will be at Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th Street Alsip, IL, at a later date.
Del was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brother and 2 sisters, and his late wife Vicki.
He is survived by his wife, Janice; daughters, Dena (John) Gabrielson, Tracey (Mark) Kadowaki, and Chris (Bert) Hernandez as well as Janice’s children, Robert (May) Van Steen and Christian (Mark) Bucholz; brother, Wes Kocher; grandchildren, Michael, Ean, Caitlin, Paul, David, Paige, Casey, Emily, Merilee, Wayne, Victoria, Emily, Alison and Harper; great grandchildren, Hunter, Wyatt, Quentin, Rory, Fallon, and Aria.
Del lived an extraordinarily full life working as everything from a brick layer, steel mill crane operator, and electronics repair technician. He was a delightfully funny man who loved working with his hands and worked hard to build up his community and church. Del will be missed by all who knew him.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.
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