I was saddened to read that Maxine has died but when I read her obituary, I smiled and remembered her with many fond and happy memories. I bowled with Maxine in the mid-sixties when I had just gotten out of High School. She took me under her wing and helped me learn how to bowl. She would convince me to go to the State Bowling Tournaments with her and they were always a very good time.
Cherish all the good memories of your Mother, they will last forever. You Mom will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen and Jerry
Doris "Maxine" Koch
May 29, 1925 – August 27, 2012
Maxine was born on May 29, 1925 in Pequot Lakes, MN to George and Effie (Feakes) Gardner. The family moved to St. Cloud when she was 7. Maxine graduated from Tech High in 1943. Those who knew her can attest to her great skill and love of cooking. She enjoyed creating large meals for family and friends, and most recently, welcomed newcomers to Benedict Village with her homemade sweet breads.
Maxine was an avid bowler. She began bowling in 1950 and joined her first league in 1952. A highlight of her career was winning the State Singles Championship in 1963. In addition, she volunteered with the junior bowlers, and remained active organizing senior leagues through 2011. Through the years, she could be found working at Dee’s Lanes, ViLo Lanes, and most recently Great River Bowl. The pinnacle of her bowling career was her induction into the Minnesota Bowlers Hall of Fame in March 2012.
Maxine was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, the VFW Auxiliary (1952), the American Legion Auxiliary (1984), WIBC and the Daughters of Isabella. She fundraised for Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the American Cancer Society for many years.
Maxine is survived by three daughters, Brenda L. Huebert (friend Larry Bugbee), Donna (Kumar) Gau-Jata, Cindy (Ed) Fisher, brother Duane D. Gardner, sister Betty A. Winter, grandchildren Darren (Melissa) Huebert, children Britney and Shelby, Dr. Robert (Jill) Huebert, twins Maggie and Layla, Todd (Sarah) Huebert, Effie Jata, Suri Jata, numerous nieces, nephews, many brothers and sisters in-law from her extended families.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Donald B. Plantenberg, Jerome L. Gau, and Henry F. Koch, brother Dale F. Gardner, sister Lydia M. Brinkman, brother-in-law Earl F. Winter, and son-in-law Bruce H. Huebert.
Mass of Christian burial will be at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St Cloud on Friday, August 31, 2012, at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Visitation at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday August 30, 2012 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and on Friday from 10:00-11:00 AM. The Daughters of Isabella will pray at 4:00 PM, immediately followed by Parish Prayers, on Thursday at the church.
Memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House where Maxine received loving care during her final days.
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I am sorry to hear of your loss. Maxine was a wonderful woman to be around. I had not been in contact with her in years since I do not bowl anymore… but she always had a smile and encouraged each of us in our “bowling”. She will be greatly missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved hearing the stories about Maxine ‘s bowling experiences and life experiences. Please know u have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our sympathy. Love you Suri!
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Mass of Christian burial will be at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St Cloud on Friday, August 31, 2012, at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Visitation at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday August 30, 2012 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and on Friday from 10:00-11:00 AM. The Daughters of Isabella will pray at 4:00 PM, immediately followed by Parish Prayers, on Thursday at the church.