Benedict J. Koch Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Benedict J. Koch of Germantown, Illinois, born in Beckemeyer, Illinois, who passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benedict J. Koch to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elizabeth Koch, and Joseph Koch, Sr.; his former wife Kathryn Koch; and his siblings, William Koch, Joseph Koch, Jr., Charles Koch, Anthony Koch, Alvin Koch, Bernard Koch, Elizabeth Jewell, Dorothy Wrasmann, Cornelia Sorrell, Beatrice Walls, Veronica Sullins and Marcella Knapp.
He is survived by: his wife Henrietta "Hyne" Beckmann of Germantown; his stepchildren, Ron "Rolo" Beckmann (Rhonda Broadway) of Herrin, Karen Maschhoff (Dave) of Carlyle and Sheila Gramann (Steve) of Breese; his stepgrandchildren, Alia Beckmann, Josh Maschhoff (Angela), Ryan Maschhoff (Amy), Nicole Chapman (Peter), Denae Heckenkemper (Alex), Jamie Beer (Danny) and Matt Gramann (Ashely); and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Kyler, Brayson, Zander, Huxton Maschhoff, Austin, Owen Maschhoff, Liam Heckenkemper, Amelia, Vivian Beer, Scarlette, Greyson, Gwen Gramann and Loepker. He is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.
