Mary Lou Koch, 78, of Richmond, MO died Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on January 17, 1939 in Orrick, MO to William Wickstrom and Evelyn (Rimmer) Clevenger. She married Douglas A. Koch of Raytown, MO on June 14, 1963. He survives of the home.

Additional survivors include; two sons, Michael Koch of Richmond and Robert W. Hoover of Raytown; two daughters, Marilyn O'Dell of Richmond and Denna Casey of Richmond; 15 grandchildren, Michaela Koch, Michael Koch, Aaron O'Dell, Derek O'Dell, Skylar O'Dell, Dustin Hash, Daniel Hash, Delaney Sandstrom, Bobby Hoover, II, Sylvia Hoover, Karissa Hoover, Nathan Hoover, Ashley Hoover, Talia Hoover and Mark Hoover; and 27 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by three sisters, Joni Olsen, Judy White and one in infancy.

Mary had lived in Raytown, MO and Independence, MO before moving to Richmond in 1974.  Mary worked for Waller Trucking Company in Richmond for 15 years. She later worked for The State School Rehabilitation Center in Higginsville, MO until she retired in 2004. She was a member of the Richmond First Baptist Church. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. She especially loved the holidays with all her family and grandbabies.  She enjoyed the outdoors and loved flowers.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made the Alzheimer's Association.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Richmond First Baptist Church in Richmond. Visitation will be Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com