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Michael Koci Obituary

AUBURN- Michael David Koci, 43, Auburn, died Tuesday in a Topeka Hospital. He was born October 31, 1961, at Topeka, the son of Donald H. and Shirley M. Broom Koci. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1981. Mr. Koci was employed as a truck driver for Martin Tractor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and also enjoyed gardening and cooking. He married Tina Marie Oldham, October 3, 2004 at Wakefield, Kansas. She survives at the home. Other survivors include: Parents Donald and Shirley Koci, Auburn; two brothers, Donald Koci Jr. and his wife Ann, Auburn, Randy Koci and his wife Rhonda, Topeka; a step- daughter of the home, Kari Mae Kristina Walters, Auburn; three step-children, Jessica, Gina, and Timothy Walters, Linwood; a step-grand child, Noah Fleshman, Linwood; six nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Auburn Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery. Mr. Koci will lie in state from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Auburn Presbyterian Church, where the family will meet with friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Koci memorial, a fund to be designated later, and sent c/o Carey Funeral Home, Burlingame, KS 66413.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Sep. 8, 2005.

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MIKE & VERNA FELLMAN

September 14, 2005

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.

Bonnie and Jerry Shelton

September 9, 2005

Don & Shirley:

We are so sorry to hear about your son Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Dana & Kirsten Book

September 9, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time in your lives. May time give you peace and comfort.

Terry Blount

September 8, 2005

I'm so sorry to hear this. Mike and the Koci family are in my family's prayers.

Diane Epperson

September 8, 2005

The only comfort I can find is knowing that Dad was waiting for Mike and they will be off on new adventures. Mike and I shared our love for animals - I know Chopper and Hank were there to meet him also! I guess there will always be things that we just can't understand. This loss is certainly one of them. Dennis and I both send sympathy and prayers.

Love, Diane

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