Koch, Margaret A. "Marge"Margaret A. "Marge" Koch, 89, Green Bay, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Marge was born on April 29, 1928, in Loretto, MI to Joseph and Clementine (Bonetti) Ebli.She was a graduate of Vulcan High School, Class of 1945. She married Elmer Koch on August 30, 1952. Together Elmer and Marge owned and operated Tippy's West Pro Shop for many years. She also worked in the banking industry, retiring at 72 years old. Marge loved having lunch with neighbors, golfing, watching the Packers, and enjoying an evening "Manhatten". She was a member of neighborhood bowling, sewing, coffee, and birthday clubs. Marge was a loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, friend, confidant, and a very devoted Catholic. She proudly wore all these hats - always.She was blessed with her three girls, Dee and Geno McKeefry, Debbie and Jerry Stein, and Doreen Koch. She is further survived by eight grandkids, Jenny (Kevin) Thomson, Melissa Christensen (Mike), Joey Christensen "Jo-Jo", D.J. Christensen (Tasha), Jessica (Nate) Simon, Jaimie Stein (Will), Britney Weronka (Anthony), and Zachary Koch. She was blessed to see four great-grandchildren, Kara, Logan, and Ella Thomson, and her new addition, Easton Carter. She will be greatly missed by her granddog, Harley. She is also survived by her neighborhood family of over 60 years, Virginia Utter, Sally Lemerond, Joy Brown, and Darlene Rocque. Her best friend, Wilma Nuthals, met her in Heaven with a hot cup of coffee.Marge was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.Friends may call at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1420 Division St., from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, June 24, followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 12 p.m. with Rev. Donald Everts officiating. Casual or Packer apparel is appropriate. Burial will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.Mom - you will forever be in our hearts - XOXO "Your Girls"WHEN I AM GONEWhen I am gone, release me, let me go -I have so many things to see and doYou mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,But be thankful for our beautiful years.I gave to you my love. You can only guessHow much you gave to me in happiness.I thank you for the love you each have shown,But now it is time I traveled on alone.So grieve a while for me if grieve you must,Then let your grief be comforted by trust.It's only for a time that we must part,So bless the memories within your heart.I won't be far away, for life goes on,My spirit lies though my body's gone,And if you listen with your heart you'll hearAll my love around you soft and clear.And then…when you must come this way alone,I'll greet you with a smile,And say "Welcome Home."