John A. Koch, retired Lt. CFD…US Navy veteran WWII…Best friend and beloved husband of 60 years to Marilyn, nee Rathmann; loving father of Robert (Carol) Koch, John (Pauline) Koch, Gene (Rose) Koch and Mary Ann (Mike) Gill; proud grandfather of Scott, Joe, Christa, Danielle (Rusty), Kristen, Jessica, Joe, Holly, Matthew, Maura and Kari; dear brother of the late Bill, Joe, Mary Jane Hinderaker, June Lellos, Francis and Bob; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., from the Brady-Gill Funeral Home, 16600 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, to St. George Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m., Tuesday. Member of Chicago Firemans Post #667, L.O.O.M. #44 and St. Fabian Seniors. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60607 appreciated. (708)6149900 or www.bradygill.com.
