Karl Joseph Cochran

Karl Joseph Cochran, 51, Seneca, MO passed away suddenly October 26, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.

Karl Joseph Cochran was born October 20, 1975 in Munich, Germany the son of Grover and Bertha (Hartzler) Cochran. Karl was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Seneca High School. He formerly worked a the Truck-O-Mat at Petro then went to work for Hartland Trucking in Joplin, MO as a Diesel Mechanic for over 10 years. Karl loved working on cars, trucks, motorcycles and pin stripping. He loved working with his hands and would help anyone in need.

Karl was preceded in death by his father Grover Cochran and one niece Karren Spencer.

Survivor include his mother Bertha Cochran, Seneca, MO; one half brother Keith Cochran, state of Ill.; one sister, Tracy Gideon and husband Steve Siloam Springs, AR; his children, Ashe Rose Lillian Cochran and Blaize Austin Dillon Cochran, both of Wyandotte, OK; 2 grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

The body has been taken for cremation under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, MO.

A Celebration of Life Service memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home.