Amy M. Kocher -Joiner

(Machesney Park, IL)

Amy M. Joiner, 43, of Loves Park died unexpectedly at 7:58 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, in OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. Born Oct. 2, 1967, in Rockford, the daughter of Robert L. and Gayle M. (Barmore) Kocher. Married David W. Joiner on March 10, 1990, in Rockton. She was employed in the medical records department of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center for 20 years. Graduated from Hononegah High School, Class of 1986. Survivors include husband, David Joiner; and son, Justin, both of Loves Park; parents, Robert and Gayle Kocher of Rockton; sister, Anne (Jason) Hombach of Carver, Minn.; maternal grandparents, Paul and Kay Barmore of Roscoe; paternal grandmother, Arlene Kocher of Rockton; niece, Sydney; nephew, Jack; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather.

I love you Amy, as they say gone, but never forgotten! Loosing you is like loosing my mom and best friend. I hope your watching over all of us. You honestly were 1 of the nicest people I have ever met, anyone that came into your path was def. lucky. Happy early birthday, wish you were here to celebrate.