Judith "Judi" K. Koch

Sun Prairie – Judith K. ”Judi” (Reece) Koch, age 80, passed away on Monday March 10, 2025 at her home in Sun Prairie, WI. Judi was born on December 26, 1944, in Kingman, AZ to the late Richard and Betty (Fleagle) Reece. She was raised in Rockford, Illinois and is a graduate of West High School. She found happiness on August 18, 1984, when she married Thomas Koch in the Church by the Side of the Road in Rockton, Illinois. Judi worked for many years as an activity director for seniors in Rockford and Shabbona, IL and later in the Madison area.

In 1986 she and Tom moved from Illinois to their dream home in Marshall WI where they resided for over 30 years. While living in Marshall, Judi embraced her interest in painting, stained glass, and poetry. Other interests included camping and fishing. Her favorite fishing partners included Tom, son Chris, daughter Robin and granddaughter Riley. Judi still holds the family fishing record for a 25.5 pound King Salmon. After retiring, Judi and Tom moved to Sun Prairie, WI in January 2017.

Judi is survived by her husband Thomas Koch; her children from a previous marriage: Christopher Lockyear and Robin Osterberg; grandchild Riley Osterberg; 3 siblings David Reece, Dennis Reece and Jeanne Reece; nephew Timothy Reece, her “very favorite cousin” Marc Condi, and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Sally Bishop.

A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, Wi 53590.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to express their sympathy with a memorial may wish to consider: Sunshine Place, 18 Rickel Road, Sun Prairie, WI. 53590.

Judi's family wishes to extend a very special thank you to all the wonderful people at Right at Home, Waunakee, WI. for all of their help and caring for Judi over the last 6 years.  You brought joy to her life.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie

(608) 837-9054

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