William Paul Cochran, age 61, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017. Beloved husband for 37 years of Cynthia; Loving father of Annie and Michael; Cherished brother of Daniel; Adored son-in-law of George and JoAnn; Caring brother-in-law of Mike (Patrice); Dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many; Best friend of Summer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Margaret. William was a long time employee of IBM Corporation. Funeral Service to begin at 10:15 AM on Saturday, 5/20, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln, Lisle, IL 60532 where we will proceed to St. John of the Cross, 5005 Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558 for an 11:15 AM Funeral Mass. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home on Friday, 5/19, from 3-8 PM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.