"My deepest sympathy to Barb's family. She was a dear lady...so nice to me when I was a child during my Quincy visits. The last time I saw her was in 1987 while she was visiting Don and they attended my wedding in Dallas. She was always so happy and proud of her children. And my Dad and Mom were very fond of her. You are in my prayers, Barbara (Keller) Dilbeck (daughter of Robert and Irene Keller)"
In loving memory of
Barbara J. Koch
June 29, 2016
Barbara J. Koch, age 77, of Quincy, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 9:15 am in Good Samaritan Home.
Barb was born November 20, 1938 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of George and Edna Winking Feld. She married Jack E. Koch on June 23, 1956, and he preceded her in death on February 22, 1982.
Barb was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Quincy, and had her first job at Winking's Market. She worked with Jack at Home Service Stores and was happy to be a homemaker, wife and mother. For many years Barb made and created beautiful wedding cakes. She was a member of St. Francis Church and the Ladies of St. Francis. She loved bingo, camping, bowling and playing with the grandkids and great grandkids.
Survivors include: 5 children, Dennis (Teri) Koch, David (Brenda) Koch, Martha (Rodney Rainbolt) Sorrill, and Brian (Kelly) Koch, all of Quincy, and Beverly (Scott) Schieferdecker of O'Fallon, MO; 14 grandchildren, Jason Koch of Belleville, IL, Joel Koch, Rachel (Tory) Alexander, all of Quincy, Kristi (Taylor) Rogal of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ed Koch of Lincoln, NE, Megan (Ryan Frericks) Sorrill of Quincy, Jessica Sorrill of Hazelwood, MO, Charleigh, Addison, Aidyn and Jostyn Koch, all of Quincy, Anna, Emily, and Sara Schieferdecker of O'Fallon, MO; 2 step grandchildren, Mandy Graff of Pennsicola, FL, Charlie Graff of Quincy; 3+ great grandchildren, Ava Rios of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Wyatt Sorrill and Jackson Frericks, both of Quincy, and Baby Rogal due in August; 3 brothers, Ken (Vera) Feld of Wheaton, IL, Jack (Betty) Feld of Edwardsville, IL, and Roger (Sharon) Feld of Chatham, IL; one sister, Patricia (Dutch) O'Connell of Caswell Beach, NC; 3 sisters-in-law, Nancy Rathjen of Eureka, CA, Berniece Feld of Woodstock, IL, and Karen Feld of Glendale, AZ, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
In additon to her husband Jack, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Don Koch, and a granddaughter, Tayte Koch; brothers and sisters, Eileen (Rolland "Fuzz") Klapprott, Jeanette (Ferd) Werneth, Marian (Bob) Scheufele, Ed Feld, Maureen (Patrick) Durand, and Mike Feld, her parents-in-law, Ernest and Grace (Keller) Koch; a brother-in-law, Ray Rathjen.
Services: 9:30 am prayers at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, with Father Ducanh Pham, O.F.M. officiating.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday July 5, 2016 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with a Wake Service at 3:30 pm.
Memorials: Donor's choice
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Our sincere sympathy to Barbs family. We will be praying for you. We spent many happy times with Barb and Jack. It was a privilege to call them our friends. They were kind and generous to all they met."
"Our prayers are with all of you. Jesus has another saint to watch over us."
"We will miss Barb! Just wish there were some special words to offer our nieces and nephews. The sort of words that might somehow take loneliness away. Perhaps just that knowing how much others really care can bring your hearts an inner peace and ease the longing there. With love ... Uncle Ken and Aunt Vera"
"Sorry for your loose what a great lady and a good family. Thinking of you all in this difficult time .. God bless you all and bring you comfort in this difficult time. . Thinking of you all and prayers to you all. ."
"The community has lost a great lady in Barb Koch. Before she married my cousin Jack, she was our next door neighbor. No problems with the Feld kids, George Feld knew how to raise kids. Although Barb wasn't involved with politics as an elected official, she served to post signs in her yard for many candidates and served for many many years as an election judge. Thanks Barb. She was a kind and friendly person as anyone who knew her knows. She will be missed."
"To Barb's immediate as well as extended family: I was so very sorry to learn of Barb's passing. Truly a very loving and caring person. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of Great Loss. God Bless!"
"WOW! All these kind thoughts about my Aunt Barb, my friend and my "second mother'!! It just makes me happy to read them b/c I know she is worthy of each thing that someone has had the kindness to say about her... thank you all... And to you Aunt Barb, i just want to say that you have given my life more meaning since even my mom, your older sister, passed away 9 years ago. Thanks for everything. I shall miss you!"
"You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. I work with her brother, Jack, and I am sure she was a wonderful person like him. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her, but you have the assurance that someday soon you will be reunited with her again in Heaven. God Bless you all and give you peace and comfort in the days ahead."
"Rest in peace Barb you will be sadly missed by all"
"Miss you already Aunt Barb... will always remember the fun times at your house. Our sympathies to the family. Love Susan and Joe Napolitano"
"Dennis and Family - I am sorry for your loss - I wish you peace"
"So sorry for your loss Brian and Kelly and kids"
"Dear Dennis and Teri, We send our heartfelt sympathy as you physically part with a special loved one. Best wishes and God's Blessings as you carry on the legacy of your mother."
"My heart goes out to all family. Barbara was such a lovely lady and my friend."
"I'm thinking of you at this sad time, but remembering the fun that we had with Aunt Barb. She was the ultimate hostess, making everyone feel at home. Though I didn't keep in regular contact, when I did, it was like there was no distance between us. She was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed."
"So sorry for your loss. Will keep your entire family in my prayers. Rest and draw peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who will bring strength and comfort to you during your time of need."
"Love and hugsssss to all..... Heavy hearts saying good bye to this angel.... Jack's been waiting for you Barb?"
"Barb was such a special person as are her off spring. I don't remember many people from when I was 7 or 8 (60 plus years ago) but Barb and Jack were at the top of the list. Seriously. She was such a special person her entire life. Jack was here life, her family was her life and her friends were her life. What more can you be other than what she was. Loved by all and never could do enough for anyone. We love you Barb and will miss you and think of you often. Steve and Suzanne Oliver"
"Godspeed, Barb. Such a privilege to have met you and to know Bev, and to see how much of a powerful, positive impact you've had on hers and your children's lives and - I'm sure - on the lives of so many."
"Sorry to hear of Barb's death. Our prayers are with the family."
"Thinking of you all. Much love always."
"Love you all. Aunt Barb was one of a kind. Praying for you and thinking of you all."