Phyllis Koch
December 19, 1945 - April 20, 2021
GREENFIELD - Phyllis Kay (Hartman) Koch, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on December 19, 1945 to Ervin Hartman and Ellanore (Koch) Hartman. She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1964. She married Gerald E. Koch on December 13, 1969 in Cumberland. Phyllis worked in administration at Herf Jones for many years and most recently worked at Mt. Vernon School District as a cafeteria worker and cook for over 20 years. She was a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ. She was a member on the board of Christian education, a member of Farm Bureau, and a member of the Indiana Polled Hereford Association. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, and farming. Above all she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her mother, Ellanore (Koch) Hartman of Indianapolis; son, Jeffrey (Jill Blake) Koch of Mooreland; daughter, Sherri Koch of New Palestine; and many other family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Ervin Hartman; husband, Gerald Koch; and brother, Larry Hartman. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Janna Meyers will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. John United Church of Christ Cemetery in Cumberland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the St. John United Church of Christ Building Fund, 11910 E. Prospect, Indianapolis, IN 46229 or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.
GREENFIELD - Phyllis Kay (Hartman) Koch, age 75, of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis on December 19, 1945 to Ervin Hartman and Ellanore (Koch) Hartman. She graduated from Warren Central High School... View Obituary & Service Information