Mary A Koch

MADISON-Mary A. Koch, age 81, died as she lived, surrounded by those who loved her, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare.  She was born on Sept. 22, 1935, in Madison, the daughter of John and Martha (Barbarski) Gallagher. Mary married Carl D. Koch, on May 29, 1954 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Madison. Mary's life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church. Mary is survived by her children, Julie Koch, Cindy Stoker, Tom Koch and Angie Underberg; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl; and sister Fran Denreiter.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, with Father Randy Timmerman presiding.  A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday.  Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Family Children's Hospital. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420