Freeport – Yvette M. Cochran, 68, of Freeport passed away on June 23 ^rd , with her family by her side.  She was born on June 13, 1953 to the late Ralph and Barbara (Oats) Smuck in Hazel Green, Wisconsin.  She married John Cochran on September 29, 1990 and he passed on August 2, 2009.

She loved to go biking on her Harley Davidson and ride for miles.  She was an avid bird and dog lover and she was also known for her baking and her famous salads that were named after her in her deli.

She is survived by her sons, Matthew Hansen of Loves Park; Michael (Haley) Cochran of Milwaukee; her daughters, Amy (Howard) Rowley of Winslow; and Kristie (James) Bessert of Albany, WI.  Her legacy of grandchildren include Alanee (Adam) Santoro of Winslow; Frank (Ariel) Rowley of Brodhead, WI; Matt Hannsen of Loves Park; Lillian Rowley of Winslow; and Jesse Rowley of Winslow.  Her great grandchildren are Christian Watson of Winslow and Carsin Rowley of Brodhead, WI; and her significant other, Bob Hand of Freeport.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her grandson Daniel Santoro.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  No services will be held at this time.