Kathleen Rose Koch, 77, of Roanoke, IL, passed away at 11:45 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 28, 1946, in Washington, IL, to Matthew A. and Gladys M. (Jenkins) Cinkovich. She married Marvin Ray Koch on March 19, 1965 in Roanoke, IL. He passed away on January 5, 2020.

Surviving are two sons, Marvin "Fryday" (Maria Smith) Koch of Metamora, IL and Brian (Jill) Koch of Springfield, IL; daughter-in-law, Deanna (the late Rodney) Koch of Roanoke; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Larry (Diane) Cinkovich of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Rodney Koch, and half-brother Rick Gallinetti.

Kathleen worked as a CNA in the healthcare industry. She enjoyed bird watching, going to casinos, watching westerns on TV, and preserving the wildlife around her lake.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Private Family Graveside Burial of Ashes Service will be held at Roanoke Township Cemetery with Pastor Gary Salm officiating. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.