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John "Jackie" Koch Sr.

John Koch Obituary

Koch Sr., John "Jackie" Veteran of Vietnam, loving partner of Patti Chira, dear father of John Jr. (Jackie), Kimberly (Kenneth) Skaggs, William, Rosemary, and the late Joseph Koch, loving grandfather of Kristin, John III, Joseph, Kaitlin, Kenny III, Kaylee, Kathleen and Karissa, loving son of Catherine (Trentz) and the late Joseph Koch, fond brother of Shirley Darnell, Rosemary (the late Donald) Finn, Margaret (Frank) Sokol, Ronald (Carol) and the late Joseph and Patricia (the late Ralph) Mesa, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 9 a.m., from the Dalcamo Funeral Home, 470 W. 26th St., to All Saints-St Anthony Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Member of Poormen's S.A.C. and Bridgeport VFW Post #5079 and the St Joseph Club. Visitation Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. 312-842-8681

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2008.

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Kimberly Skaggs (Koch)

January 2, 2009

Well the holidays have come and gone nothing was the same the holidays will never be the same without you, I miss you so very much. I guess you have been doing some laughing at me, I can hear you up telling things but I guess we all learn the hard way, it was a lesson learn, painting that house that for sure I now know why you never did it yourself but im going to make it nice. im being strong like you taught me but its really hard sometimes just wish you were here to talk to. I love you and miss you dad one day we will meet again till that day keep me strong and help through this

Kimberly Koch

November 17, 2008

Dad holidays are near and its going to be rough its bothering me already wishing you could be with us I love and miss you dearly. Just dont know what to do Christmas Day all of my 30 years was with you its so hard to change things I just feel my life is never going to be the same again without you, this family is falling apart without you save us please I love you dad I wish I could just hug and kiss you talk to one more time I would proably be there for days if we could have one more conversation I talk to you all the time but never hear your answers. I miss you Dad

LISA STEINBERG

October 14, 2008

Uncle jack the holidays are approaching quickly what is the family to do with out you we are all lost nothing is the same you were everything to everyone i love and miss you sooo much can you give my mom and dad a kiss for me and tell them i love them one day we are all going to be together and our family then will be complete! i love you. lisa steinberg

lisa steinberg

September 5, 2008

uncle jack my heart will be forever broken our family will not be the same, god always takes the best, no one will ever be able fill your shoes,there will never be another uncle like you i miss you every day more and more. i love you!

Kimberly Skaggs(Koch)

August 27, 2008

Missing you more and more everyday life is do different without you. Went to your house last night was real hard for me not seeing you sitting on the couch when I walked in. Kids started school today. U still live and always will live in our hearts dad. I love u so much

Kimberly Skaggs (Koch)

August 9, 2008

Happy Birthday Dad its pretty hard I wish you were here to go have a drink with for your birthday!!! I went to c u today and im going tomarrow 2 Im going out with Gram for her 90th Love you and miss you so very much dad Hope you have a good one

Kimberly Skaggs (Koch)

July 26, 2008

Hey dad I wonder everyday how you are and what your doing I miss you I want the pain to go away but I guess it never will. The kids all miss you, they have printed all kinds of pictures of you and there all over the house. I feel life is just taken for grated I know now that we all must make the best of what we have when its here cause you never know when its going to be gone life is just to short. There are so many things I wish I could talk to you about it drives me crazy that I cant. We will meet again but in the mean time it hurts and I cant find away to heal it, I been fighting myself the last 2 months he is in a better place, no I want him here just taken to soon from your family and friends we have many more laughs and tears to share I love you Dad with all my heart and soul!!!!!

Kimberly Skaggs (Koch)

July 13, 2008

Dad, cant begin to tell you how much I miss you!!! Everyday I feel the pain. I listen to music it reminds me of you I drive past somewhere we been together going to the bar drinking I play all your music, everyday your on my mind several times. I feel lost lots of times wish you were here with me. I love you dad keep guiding me though life even though you cant tell me stand there as my guardian angel

Kimberly Skaggs (Koch)

June 24, 2008

Dad, I having a real hard time accepting that your gone, I miss you so much already, I cant even explain the pain I'm feeling but i'm sure your enjoying your self with all of our loved ones that we miss so much for so long I hope you have given hugs and kisses to everyone. Dad i'm just so lost no one to call when I need advice no when to call when I need the best meat for a good price or how to cook something. I miss the laughs you made everyone have. I miss the talks that we had i'm so very thankful the last few years you opened up to me and confided in me with many secrets. All the times we went out drinking together sometimes we laughed and sometimes we cried. I want to thank you for all the tough love you gave me to make me be the person I am today!!!!! there is so much more I have to say and I will keep writing to you and letting you know how i'm feeling. I'm sure you already know there isn't a day that has went bye that I haven't sheded tears you were one of a kind there wasn't to many fathers out there like you but you always kept it real with everyone. I love you daddy. Just cant image going through life without you its rough I know everyone goes through threw but I never new how hard it is. Just please stand over me now that your gone and still guide me.

June 18, 2008

Kathie Gabriel

June 4, 2008

Goodbye Jack, could I ask you for one more favor could you please give Joey a big hug and kiss for me and say hello to my Mom & Dad, my sister Lucille and all the family members and friends that your haning out with now. Thanks
Love
Kat

Kathie Gabriel

June 4, 2008

Goodbye Jack I ask one more favor of you could you please give Joey a big hug and a kiss for me. and say hello to my Mom & Dad, my sister Lucille and all the rest of our relatives & friends that your hangin out with now. Thanks
Love Kat

Kim Karpavicius

June 2, 2008

Jack, Kimmy & Family,

We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. On behalf of Scottie, Cathy (my mom), Kerry, Chrissy, Billy, myself, and many other old friends, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

Leeann Hiler

June 2, 2008

To the Koch/Chira family:

You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of great loss. Jack was a good guy, and he will be missed!

Candace Chira

June 1, 2008

Dear Patti,

We're very sorry to hear about Jack. Lenny always spoke fondly of him and liked him a lot. Our apologies for not attending the wake. We've been out of town. We will keep you in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Lenny, Candace, Frank and Uncle James Chira

Gena Aguilar (Chira)

June 1, 2008

Dear Patti,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

JOYCE NOLAN

May 31, 2008

You were a long time friend in this life.and some day we'll meet again in the next. You will surely be missed by many. May God Bless Your Family

Dorothy (MISURACA) Montalto

May 31, 2008

Jack,
You had a heart as big as your mouth and you never said NO. You touch so many hearts with your kindness. May you rest in peace. Oh, if you see my Brothers say HI.

Patti, Jackie, Kim, Billy & Rosie,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

josie bloom

May 31, 2008

Dear Patty & Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about Jack.
We are thinking of you. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
With Love & Hugs,
Josie & Family

Robin Strasser

May 31, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Diane Darnell

May 31, 2008

You are loved and missed very much. There are a lot of wonderful memories. May you rest in piece.

Until we meet again.

Love always,

Diane

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