Betty J. Koch, 80, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012, at Grande Prairie Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 28, 1931, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Berge) Lundskow. Betty was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and a 1950 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. On October 22, 1955, she married Robert A. Koch. They later divorced. After raising her family, Betty went back to work at Jockey International, retiring in 1996. She loved to golf at the Kenosha County Club, shop, play bridge, any kind of cards, bowling and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Surviving are her three children, Robert (Brenda) Koch of Kenosha, Nancy (Robert) Glaman of Sturtevant, WI, and William J. (Chris) Koch of Franksville, WI; her seven grandchildren, Kim, Robert, Brandon and Stephen Koch, Matthew (Amanda) Glaman, and Megan and Nathan Koch; and a great-grandson, Aiden Glaman. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara A. Koch; and a brother, William Lundskow. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 11th, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Betty's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Kim Lesniak
May 10, 2012
Nancy and Family,My heart aches for you and I hope that you can find some level of peace by knowing what a wonderful daughter you were and how blessed you are to have your family and friends here to love and support you through such a sad time. She may be gone but the love and memories you shared together lives on.kim
Janice Hylinski
May 9, 2012
Dear Nancy and familyBetty was such a warm, classy lady. I love the picture you have of her here... that is always how I will remember her. May the love of your friends and family help you through this difficult time... hugs... prayers. Janice
Alan and Kathy Werth
May 9, 2012
Nancy, Bill and Rob,Your mom was a special lady with a great spirit and zest for life. We will miss the conversations, the stories and the laughs. Our thoughts are with you and your families.Alan and Kathy