Erik Kock, 77, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his home.
Per Erik’s wishes, cremation rites were accorded and no public services will be held. The Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, is honored to be of service to the Kock family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
In addition to his wife Birte of 54 years, he is survived by one son: John Kock of Carlyle; one granddaughter: Marley Jane Kock of Carlyle; one brother: Preben Hansen and wife Ann of Glenview, IL; one sister: Susan Hammerschmidt of Glenview, IL. He married Birte Kahl on July 2, 1966 in Copenhagen, Denmark and she survives him in Centralia.
Erik was born October 13, 1943 in Copenhagen, Denmark, the son of Egil Emil Kock and Annelise Meyer.Erik was preceded in death by his father and mother: Egil Emil Kock and Annelise Meyer.
