Anna Louise Koch Obituary (1927 - 2017)

Anna Louise Koch, 89, of Normal, died at 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal. Her funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 at St. Marys Church, Bloomington, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Rev. Joseph Baker will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Marys Church, Bloomington. She was born August 22, 1927 in Bloomington, daughter of Frank Paul and Mary Clare Salch Koch. She was employed at State Farm Insurance Company for over 31 years as a Senior Regional Office Claim Representative. She retired in 1982. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Koch of Heyworth; two special caregiver nieces, Margie (Tim) Simmons and Carol (John) Kerrick and over 20 nieces and nephews who have countless memories with Aunt Anna at the Lake of the Ozarks, and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Otto, Frank, Charles and twin brothers, Roland and Raymond Koch; two infant sisters and sister, Odelia "Dee" Devine. She and her sister Dee enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening and cooking for their family when they came for visits at the house in the Lake of the Ozarks. Anna was a devout Catholic, battled Alzheimers for approximately 15 years, and now we are thankful shell have a peaceful life in heaven.