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Koch, Thomas G. beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Kenney), loving father of Sharon (Brian) Wheeler, Lynne (Michael) Gapski, Christine (Daniel) O'Brien, Thomas P. (Joanna), Brian (Jennifer) and the late Timothy Robert Koch, proud grandfather of 13, dear brother of Margaret (late John) Halvorsen, Elizabeth (John) Hanlon and Jerome (Ann) Koch and brother-in-law of Dolores (William) Bailey, the late Eugene (late Dolores) Downey and Thomas (Jean) Downey, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, dear friend of many. Veteran U.S. Navy, Korea. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Christopher Church. Funeral Monday, 10 a.m., from the Hickey Memorial Chapel, 4201 W. 147th St., Midlothian, to St. Christopher Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. 708-385-4478 
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Koch
Judy Powers
September 16, 2007
Dear Gerry and family;
I just heard today about Tom's passing. I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you and your children at this time.
Liz (Matz) Lang
September 12, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jim Kohlman
September 11, 2007
Gerri, We were sorry to hear about Tom's passing. We will keep you in our prayers. Jim & Charlene Kohlman
Diane (Picquet) Pietrzak
September 11, 2007
On behalf of all of the extended family here in Minneapolis, please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Tom. You will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
September 11, 2007
Dear Geri & Family,
Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We have nothing but fond and fun memories of him.We will keep you all in our prayers. The McNichols Family
Lorraine Zwier and Family
September 10, 2007
To the Koch Family
Sorry to hear about Tom's passing.
We have such wonderful memories of your family. I'm sure Hank and Tom are together talking over old times. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Melissa Dice-Hanley
September 9, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Leikin-Pomeroy
September 9, 2007
To The Koch Family:
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your father/husband. Geri...I am so sorry! What a wonderful guy he was! I enjoyed talking to him at Bremen. You all are in my thoughts!
Thomas Bailey
September 9, 2007
Dear Aunt Gerri and Family,
Please except our deepest sympathy. Uncle Tom was a thoughtful and caring individual. He meant quite a bit to me. Sorry, we have lost touch. I know how much he has suffered with his condition. I'm sure that he is at peace now. Sincerely, Tom, Rachelle, and Bret Bailey.
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