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Elaine Koch Obituary

Elaine M. Koch MT. PLEASANT - Elaine May Koch, 87, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away peacefully January 15, 2013. She lived most of her life in Cleveland, OH, and was the widow of Eugene "Gene" Koch. Elaine's family includes daughter, Pamela Cappallo (Gary) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, son, Kenneth Koch (Kathleen) of Cincinnati, OH, and grandchildren Eric Salzgeber, Brad Salzgeber, Nathan Cappallo, and Kyle, Katelyn, and Kullen Koch. A recent member of Seacoast Christian Community Church, Elaine also had other interests. As a resident of the Sandpiper Retirement Community, she volunteered as a Reading Buddy for the Charleston County Schools. She also helped raise funds for Windwood Farm. This facility aids in the therapeutic treatment of SC boys who have been victims of child abuse and neglect. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made in Elaine's honor to Windwood Family Services, 4857 Windwood Farm Rd., Awendaw, SC 29429. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2013.

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February 16, 2013

Dear Pam and Family,
My most deep and sincere sympathy in the passing of a lovely lady, your mom. I knew Elaine for several years and always thought of her as a gentle and fine lady and friend. Hopefully, you and your family will remember with joy the many fond memories of her lifetime and especially those last years she spent in South Carolina.
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Donna Thom

February 1, 2013

Pamela,
Jean and I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I have known Elaine from our grade school days at Harper and your father since high school at Rhodes. Gene was the sharpest dresser in the class with finery from Lukes Men's Store and the very first in our class to marry.
We treasured our association with Elaine in later life and will hold those memories dearly. We loved her.

Ralph and Jean Lysyk

Jean and Elaine on the beach in Naples

January 30, 2013

Linda Ward

January 28, 2013

What a wonderful lady Elaine was, and how I enjoyed staying in her apt. in Cleveland when I needed a place to stay for an appt. at Cleveland Clinic. We went to dinner and had such a great time. I will certainly miss talking to her. I have many pics which I will treasure!

Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel

January 27, 2013

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