Linda Koch

MADISON-Linda Mae Koch, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at home with her family after a battle with cancer. She was born on Nov. 24, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Alfred and Erma (Kinnamon) Gerke. Linda graduated from Madison East High School. She married Tom Koch on July 27, 1963, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Linda worked at Research Products for 24 years, retiring in 2004. She enjoyed going to the farmers market, gardening and took pride in her flowers. Linda was an avid Bears fan and was known as \"Ma Bear.\" She also enjoyed walking, bowling when she was younger, traveling to Las Vegas, and volunteering for charitable fund raisers. Linda loved holidays and spending time with family and friends. She loved to cook and was famous for taco dip, and corned beef and cabbage. Linda is survived by her husband of 46 years, Tom of Madison; children, Tamra (Stephen) Donohue of Green Bay, Tommy (Julie) Koch of Madison, and Teri (Joel Lotspeich) Koch of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Stephanie, Brianna and James Donohue, and Bruno Koch; and her faithful cat, Tucker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Patty Moe. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. A huge thank you to HospiceCare. Memorials: Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Service: Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009.