Alan S. Cohen, 62, of New Berlin, died at 11:16 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at his residence.
He was born April 24, 1952, in Springfield, to Harry and Anne Rubin Cohen. He married Tammy DeVarose-Harris on April 25, 2009, and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Cohen-Deihl of Tampa, Fla.; three stepchildren: Jason (Sadie) Harris of Lincoln, Ill., Amanda (fiancé, Thomas Angelo) Harris of Chapin and Kasondra Harris-Gleason of Springfield; three grandchildren: Makenzie, Jakob and Lilyann; one sister, Pam (Myles) Hirsch of Los Angeles, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews, including Heather and Nicole of Los Angeles, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Alan was an avid Illini fan (especially basketball). He had season tickets for over 32 years. He was also a Cubs and Blackhawks fan. He greatly enjoyed spending time with co-workers and family. He was employed by the Illinois Secretary of State office for 38 years.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Kenneth Carson, Becky Day, RN and the entire staff at the Siteman Cancer Center for the exceptional care they provided Alan.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home with Rabbi Barry Marks officiating. Burial will follow at New Berlin Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Family Of Alan Cohen or Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation, 1001 Highlands Plaza Dr. West, Ste. 140, St. Louis, MO 63110; please write Steinback Foundation on memo line.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015
Time: 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Friday, March 6, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Friday, March 6, 2015
New Berlin Lutheran Cemetery
Address:
a street, a city, a state, a post codeBarnes Jewish Hospital Foundation
Address:
1001 Highlands Plaza Dr. West, Suite 140, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110Memorial contributions may be made to: The Family Of Alan Cohen or Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation, 1001 Highlands Plaza Dr. West, Ste. 140, St. Louis, MO 63110; please write Steinback Foundation on memo line.
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B.N. posted on 3/6/15
My condolences to the Cohen family. Sorry for your loss. It's unfortunate that we live in a world where death can overtake us. However, that is only temporary. Isaiah 25:8 says, "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe the tears from all faces." Death will be eliminated. The sorrow that comes from losing someone in death will be a thing of the past. Furthermore, we will live on an earth that has been transformed into a beautiful paradise, where "death will be no more." (Revelation 21:4)