Judith Ann Koch

Judith Ann Koch, 66, died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, with her family at her side. She was born in Green Bay, WI on May 17, 1941 the daughter of the late Ira and Geraldine (nee: Miller) Balza. Judith was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. On July 1, 1972, in Our Savior Lutheran Church, she was united in marriage to George Koch who preceded her in death on May 16, 1988. Mrs. Koch had been employed by A.M.C., Ametek Lamb Electric, Surgetek and retired from Afterthoughts. She also baked, decorated and sold cakes for special occasions. Judith was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church. Surviving are her stepchildren, David (Gail) Koch of New London, WI, Dennis (Bev) Koch of Kenosha, and the twins Susan Koch and Sandy (Frank) Rombak all of Racine; grandchildren, Kayla, Nathan and Jacob Rombak, Erika (Dan) Sakowski, Amanda (Chad Magolski) Koch, Carrie Koch, Trice (Terry) Barnett, and Tammy (Joe) Vaughn; great grandchildren, Lexia, Briant, Haille, Kailyn, and Porter; and her brother James (Sue) Balza of Oshkosh, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Richard (Kathy) Koch of Racine, Toni (Ron) Elder of Osseo, MI, RuthAnn (Harold) Stevens and Bill Raschleger all of Phoenix, AZ. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her along with her beloved dogs Reggie and Sassy. She also missed her little dog Benji who died last year. Judith was the kind of person that could not be defeated by her many illnesses. She was always upbeat and will be dearly missed and remembered by all who knew her. Her Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, March 28th. at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Kara Baylor officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family, in the funeral home, on Friday from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the Service. The family would like to publicly thank her neighbor, Adeline Vasy, who prepared and delivered her lunch everyday for the past 2 years. Judith enjoyed and savored every morsel. The Racine Public Library for providing Judith with hours of enjoyment through Books On Tape. The entire staff of Dialysis East of Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints.