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| Armentine Agnes Koch |
| September 22, 1904 - December 14, 2009 |
Dupo, Illinois
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| Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. December 17, 2009 at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL. |
| Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. December 18, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, IL. |
Interment: December 18, 2009 at Zion Bohnemeier Cemetery in Rural Dupo, IL.
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She was preceded in death by her husband: George Koch, her parents: George Jule & Agnes H., nee Flatiron, Levin, her sons: Cletus “Lindy” Koch, her brother: Jule George Levin, her sisters: Lillian Range, Lillie Chattillion, Emma Weber, & Leanore Pluff, her daughter-in-law: Veneda Koch, her grandsons: Kenneth Koch Jr. & Thomas Jeffery, & her granddaughter: Desiree Koch.
She is survived by her daughter: Virginia L. Jeffery of Columbia, IL., her sons: Kenneth George Koch of North Dupo, IL. & Jule Wayne Koch of Humble, TX., she is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 40 great great grandchildren & 1 great great great grandchild, other relatives & friends.
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She resided at the Columbia Convalescent Center for the past 5 years, prior to that she lived with her daughter, Virginia L. Jeffery and prior to that she lived in Dupo, IL. Except for a short time, when she was a child, she has lived in North Dupo her entire life. Her parents had six children, of which she was the last surviving descendant. She was married to George Koch in 1924 and owned and operated Koch’s Tavern in North Dupo for almost 40 years.
All of her memories revolved around her Lutheran faith and her family. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society, where she helped with the quilting for years. She has fond memories of growing up on the farm where she helped her father with many of the farm chores. She enjoyed fishing with her family and watching the Cardinals baseball team whenever they were playing. She also claimed that her longevity was attributed to having 1 beer per day.
Her influence on the people around her was amazing. She loved to go anywhere and she greeted everyone with a smile and a friendly hello. Although when she reached 100 years old, she claimed that she could say anything she wanted to. She enjoyed reminiscing about her happy childhood and said everyone should have a happy childhood so they have good memories when they get old.
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Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice (907 Bluff Rd. Collinsville, IL. 62234) or St. Paul's Lutheran Church Building Fund.
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