Jean Marie Koch

Jean M. Koch- Rochester, MN Jean Marie Koch, passed away on June 17th, 2025, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN. Jean was born on January 27th, 1954, in Rochester, MN to Wesley (Bud) Baker and Elizabeth (Bette) Baker (Schoenfelder). Jean graduated from Mayo High School, in Rochester, MN in 1972. Jean was a model at Daytons in Rochester following graduation and proceeded to a career in the printing, publishing and sales arena, at several publishing companies in Rochester, MN. Jean loved to paint with watercolors and was an accomplished artist, resulting in array of beautiful paintings and a children's book, "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize", with her own illustrations. Jean Koch (Joe) is survived by her siblings, Joann Olson (Phil) of New York Mills, MN, Kathleen Brommer of San Diego, CA, Rose Mary Dobson (Michael) of Winona, MN William Baker (Michelle) of Millville, MN, Charles Baker of Rochester, MN, Russell Baker of Rochester, MN, Patricia King (Victor) of Marshall, TX. *In lieu of memorial gifts or flowers, please place a donation to the American Heart Association.