Frances C. Koch, age 98, of St. Vincent Home, formerly of Lampe Hi-Rise Apartments and 2232 Chestnut, died on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 8:10 p.m. in the Home. She was born on April 28, 1911 in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Joseph and Clara (Bessling) Koch.

She was a former member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was a member of St. Boniface Ladies Society.

Frances worked as a sales clerk at Eli & Walker, J.C. Penney, & Grants Department Stores for many years. She retired from Grants Department Store in 1975. Frances did wonderful embroidery and made many beautiful things for her family. She loved Bingo and never missed an opportunity to play.

Survivors include:
Nieces: Mary (Richard) White, Rosemary (Richard) Bunte all of Quincy, Nancy (Bob) Klueg of Plainfield, IN; Cindy (Martin) Anders of Bowling Green, MO and Mary Dennis of Long Beach, CA; Nephews Jim (Carol) Koch of Kirksville, MO, Charles (Sandy) Koch of Bloomington, IL, and David Koch (Pam) of FL. Numerous great, great-great and great, great, great nieces & nephews also survive.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Charles, Clarence, & Herman Koch, one sister, Agnes Ohnemus, and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 30, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church by Monsignor Michael Kuse. Visitation will be private, but family and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Vincent Home Activities Fund. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.