Marilyn Jean Koch

Marilyn Jean Koch, 51, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Sanford off Collins, Mandan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, January 23, 2015, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck with Msgr. Thomas Richter officiating. Visitation is scheduled for 5-7:00 PM, with a Women of the Moose Ritual at 6:30 PM, and a Rosary service beginning at 7:00 PM, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.

Marilyn was born April 23, 1963, at Moorhead, Minnesota, to Bennie and Darlene (Rohrich) Burgard. She attended Cathedral Grade School and graduated from St. Mary's High School, Bismarck. On October 4, 1986, she married Adam Koch, and had two beautiful daughters. Marilyn worked at WalMart, Bismarck VFW, and finally the Bismarck Moose Club. She loved her family very much and was always there for them. She had the biggest, warmest, loving heart, and was always thinking about others. She had many friends that were welcomed in by her funny sense of humor and big smile. There was never a dull moment with her.

She leaves behind her husband, Adam Koch; two daughters, Sobrina Koch, and Samantha Koch; her parents, Darlene and Bennie Burgard; one brother, Greg Burgard; and two sisters, Sheila Baier, and Corrine (Craig) McGarvey.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her sister, Sheri Burgard; grandparents, Dorthea and Pius Rohrich; and Theresa and Ben Burgard.