Dennis "Mel" Koch's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Highland, Illinois

Dennis "Mel" Koch

September 19, 1947 - January 13, 2026 (78 years old)

Highland, Illinois

Dennis "Mel" Koch's obituary , Passed away on January 13, 2026 in Highland, Illinois

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Dennis "Mel" Koch

September 19, 1947 - January 13, 2026 (78 years old)

Highland, Illinois

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Dennis Koch Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Koch of Highland, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 13, 2026 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Dennis shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Dennis farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Koch and Estelle Koch; his stepmother Jean Koch (Nee Koppers); his sister Sharon Haar; his brother-in-law Stanley Haar; and his extended family Daniel Korte.

He is survived by: his nephew Matthew Haar (Wendy) of Highland, IL; his cousins, Bunny Korte of Highland, IL, Steven Koch (Jodi) of Chatham, IL, Scott Koch of Roswell, GA and Karen Twyford (Darren) of Highland, IL; and his stepbrother Harvey Guenther (Candy) of Trenton, IL.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meridith Funeral Home PC



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