Mary Koch

Mary E. Koch nee Zukowski age 78, longtime resident of Homewood.  Beloved wife of James Koch. Loving mother of James (Eileen) Koch, Joseph (Kelly) Koch and Madel e ine (Stephen Morreale ) Koch. Cherished grandmother of Maggie Koch, Danny Koch , and Colin Koch. Dear sister of the late Walter (Judy) Zukowski a nd aunt of Joan (Joe) Wood, Jean (Steve) Jones, Nathan Zukowski , Greg Zukowski and Janet (Ray) Renken . Loving great-aunt and friend to many. Mary was a retired Reference Librarian for the Frankfort Public Library where she ran a popular book club called "Coffee Cake and Crime" and taught computer classes. She also was a librarian at Grande Prairie Library, Infant Jesus of Prague Library , and DePaul University Library . She sang in the choir at Infant Jesus of Prague for many years and enjoye d performing in Curtain Call. Avid piano player who loved biking, walking, swimming and ballroom dancing with her husband Jim. Visitation Thursday June 16, from 3-7pm at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Funeral Friday with 10am prayers at the Funeral Home to Infant Jesus of Prague Church in Flossmoor for a 10:30am Mass . Inurnment private at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.

Mary Darlin' of Homewood had a loving and forgiving heart. Humble and self- sacrificing , she was happiest when everyone else was happy. Mary was k ind , considerate , and always thankful . She had a great sense of humor, witty and mischievous. So many laughs and good, long conversations were had . Her memories ran deep, and she recalled them effortlessly. She was in the comfort of her beloved home surrounded by family and friends before returning home to H eaven when she passed on June 10. We will always remember you and keep you in our hearts.

To View Mary playing piano, please click on this link https://youtu.be/OpjMYDq5crQ