Mary Koch Obituary

Mary E. Koch nee Zukowski age 78, longtime resident of Homewood.  Beloved wife of James Koch. Loving mother of James (Eileen) Koch, Joseph (Kelly) Koch and Madeleine (Stephen Morreale) Koch. Cherished grandmother of Maggie Koch, Danny Koch, and Colin Koch. Dear sister of the late Walter (Judy) Zukowski and aunt of Joan (Joe) Wood, Jean (Steve) Jones, Nathan Zukowski, Greg Zukowski and Janet (Ray) Renken. Loving great-aunt and friend to many. Mary was a retired Reference Librarian for the Frankfort Public Library where she ran a popular book club called “Coffee Cake and Crime” and taught computer classes. She also was a librarian at Grande Prairie Library, Infant Jesus of Prague Library, and DePaul University Library. She sang in the choir at Infant Jesus of Prague for many years and enjoyed performing in Curtain Call. Avid piano player who loved biking, walking, swimming and ballroom dancing with her husband Jim. Visitation Thursday June 16, from 3-7pm at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Funeral Friday with 10am prayers at the Funeral Home to Infant Jesus of Prague Church in Flossmoor for a 10:30am Mass. Inurnment private at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.

Mary Darlin’ of Homewood had a loving and forgiving heart. Humble and self-sacrificing, she was happiest when everyone else was happy. Mary was kind, considerate, and always thankful. She had a great sense of humor, witty and mischievous. So many laughs and good, long conversations were had. Her memories ran deep, and she recalled them effortlessly. She was in the comfort of her beloved home surrounded by family and friends before returning home to Heaven when she passed on June 10. We will always remember you and keep you in our hearts.

To View Mary playing piano, please click on this link        https://youtu.be/OpjMYDq5crQ