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Kathryn Koch Obituary

Koch, Kathryn V. "Babe" (nee Grasz) Beloved wife of the late Gerald J, CPD; loving mother of John (Wendy), Gerald (Kelly) CPD, James (Cook County Sheriff's Department) Koch and Julie (Michael) Zander; beloved daughter of the late Valentine and Ann Grasz; fond grandmother of Christina (Chris) Reynolds, and Jamie, Kaitlin, Tyler, Danielle, Olivia, and Sophia Koch; loving mamaw of Stephanie, Bryan, Missy and Valerie Zander; great-grandmother of Greta and Ewan Reynolds; dear sister of Mickey (Betty) Grasz and the late Val (the late Frances), the late John ("Wee") and the late Jim Grasz and the late Pat (Ray) Heinrich; fond aunt of many. Visitation Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Parkside Chapels & Cremation Services, 5948 Archer Ave. (2 blocks West of Central Ave. at Major), Chicago, IL 60638. Funeral Services 9:30 a.m., Friday, December 1, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Babe's name to the Cardinal Bernadine Cancer Center at Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 would be appreciated. Information: 773-767-9788. Additional information Cappetta-DiCanio Funeral Directors, www.cappetta-dicanio.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2017.
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We want to thank everybody who came out to show love & support for our family & our mom. Thanks for celebrating moms life with us. Although Mom isn't here physically she'll never leave our hearts as we all have fond memories of our Mom.It was great to see how many lives Mom touched & how many people cared for our mom. We'll never forget it & I'm sure Mom won't either. We loved her very much & she'll be missed greatly. Thanks again

James Koch-Son #3

December 6, 2017

I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

December 2, 2017

Sorry for your loss may the God of comfort be with you and your family at this time Act 24:15

D D

November 30, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kathryn Koch. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time.

November 30, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ted Raab

November 30, 2017

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Kathryn will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 10 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

November 30, 2017

We are so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our deepest condolences to the Koch family. May the many fond memories and the love of family help comfort you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 1:3,4

FDR

November 30, 2017

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5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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Parkside Chapels & Cremation Service, Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, In

5948 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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