of Scranton, AR
February 21, 1926 - April 16, 2022
Stella Marie (Ahne) Koch, 96, a resident of Scranton, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston.
She was born February 21, 1926, in Scranton to the late Ben and Mary (Nichols) Ahne. Stella was a member of St. Meinrad Catholic Church in Prairie View as well as the St. Meinrad Mother's Society. Her hobbies were a result of raising her family; these included quilting, crafts, gardening and canning.
In addition to her parents, Stella was preceded in death by her husband Herman F. Koch; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lucille Koch; a grandson, Bryan Garrett; a great granddaughter, Danielle Koch; three brothers, Raymond, Lawrence and Herman Ahne and two sisters, Kay Lienhart and Ann Bradley.
Survivors include four sons, Danny Koch, Joe Koch and wife, Ruby, Kenny Koch and Allen Koch, all of Scranton; six daughters, Janet Garrett and husband, Steve of Conway, Linda Price and husband, Ron of Benton, Marilyn Kremer and husband, Monty of Scranton, Nancy Phillips and husband, Scott of Greenwood, Susan Tencleve and husband, Tim of Scranton and Hermina Fox and husband, Don of Subiaco; 28 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren and a brother, John Ahne of Wichita, Kansas.
Rosary will be 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at St. Meinrad Catholic Church in Prairie View.
The funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at St. Meinrad Catholic Church in Prairie View with Fr. John Miranda officiating. Burial will follow in St. Meinrad Cemetery in Prairie View under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Michael Koch, Russell Garrett, Chris Chivers, Matthew Tencleve, Drew Koch and Andy Koch. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
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25 Condolence(s)
Meeka Harrison
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Stella was an amazing lady who was always smiling and very loving. It was a privilege getting to take care of her. She will forever hold a place in my heart.
Cindy and Jerry Hiegel
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Prayers of God’s blessing of peace and comfort.
Patricia Fletcher-Kester
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Linda and family:
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending all my love and prayers today and in the days to come
donna naegle
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
I remember riding to work (we exchanged rides) to Dardanelle in 1974. In spite of my driving habits as a seventeen-year-old at 5 am in the morning Stella never said a word about my driving. I never heard Stella say a bad word about anyone. I always admired her and still do. She is a great Lady.
Donald Gray
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Sorry for your Loss. Prayers for All the family from Don & Rayelynn.
Margaret (Fritchie) Gunter
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family. She was a great lady!
Barbara Price Henson
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
To all the family , I send my love and prayers for you for the loss of your precious mom, grandmother, great grandmother and friends! May she Rest In Peace!
Pam and Tom Schluterman
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful long life! Prayers for you all.
Joey and Debbie Pintado
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
May God Bless all of you during this difficult time.
Carol Ahne Trusty
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! She was always so sweet and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charles and Debby Cravens
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Prayers for family and friends and all who loved her. We are sorry for your loss.
Henri Justice
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Danny and Joe, and to the rest of your Family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Melinda Bunch (Cna)
Monday, April 18, 2022
So sorry for family loss she was a wonderful lady so glad I got to take care of her my grandma was in the room with her till last Aug but Stella was a blessing to take care of her fly high mrs Stella u will be miss love u
Kevin Garrett
Monday, April 18, 2022
My condolences to the family.
Jute and aileen Koch
Monday, April 18, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Wes thompson
Monday, April 18, 2022
My condolences for your loss may you find peace it the love of each other prayer 🙠for comfort
Jim Lienhart
Monday, April 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Stella was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Thoughts and prayers for her and the family.
Laurie Brady
Monday, April 18, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Stella was such a good person, the epitome of kindness and holiness. May she rest in peace.
Kathy Reed
Monday, April 18, 2022
Susan. My thots & prayers are with you, Tim, kids, & grands...and your extended family. She is HOME! All of her prayers have carried her to Jesus+
New Steps for each of her kids will come. She leaves quite a legacy! She will be within every moment with each of you. Be gentle with your heart. It has taken a huge step. You will reunion with her! Until then, keep investing all she taught you in your kids & grands.
Much love & prayers. Kathy
Jennifer Koch
Monday, April 18, 2022
I’m so sorry to have to miss services for Stella. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. We are all better people for having known her. She was truly a Godly woman!
Karen Oxner
Monday, April 18, 2022
My most sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved mom. May she find light, happiness, and peace with the Lord.
Patricia Price Pyle
Monday, April 18, 2022
May her soul Rest In Peace, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen
Sending love and prayers of comfort for the family.
Bill Snow
Monday, April 18, 2022
Thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of loss
Louie and Diane Fox
Monday, April 18, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family
Vickey Wiggins
Monday, April 18, 2022
Marvin and I are so sorry for your loss. Mothers are so special. We will keep you in our prayers!