Elizabeth Ellen Koch

Birth date: Oct 23, 1946 Death date: Dec 19, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Ellen (Gasich) Koch, 79, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on December 19, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1946 and grew up in Poplar Bluff, Missouri—a place she always loved. Beth loved her people more than Read Obituary

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Sharon Vinson-Jones

5w ago

All I know is that can't breathe! Beth was one of my dearest friends. I can't see through my tears. Beth's house (with Grandma Leta) was the safe place for many kids. Sometimes you would think 24 kids lived there and always room for one more. It was always what up toot's. I had just talked with her and she sounded so down. Never got over moving out of St. Louis and the loss of her husband. She had just spent the night with Courtney and her kids. Of course she loved every minute of it. Oh kids, I'm just so sorry for your loss. It's not fun being with out mom and dad.
Love Sharon Vinson Jones

Jeff Fernandez

6w ago

"Elizabeth"... It almost seems alien to read it, because I always called her "Aunt Beth". Beth didn't sit on formalities that she didn't care for, and I don't have enough fingers to count the number of times she mentioned that I could drop the "Aunt" part. I will drop it today. I loved Beth very much. She was one of the sincerest people I have ever met, and she was a kind and caring as she was blunt. She always had the best advice! I spoke with her recently when Al passed and as always, she was a comfort. It is a bit ironic, because I was calling to comfort her, but not unexpected. As time moves forward and we lose the folks that shaped us in every little way we are left with the echoes of their voices and their personalities to guide us. I will miss her, and I will look forward to the moments when I hear her voice in the back of my mind to nudge me forward or to ask me, "Are you sure you want to do that?". My love goes out to my cousins. Your Mom was truly one of the greats. I love you all.

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