Henderson, Nevada resident, Thelma Jane Koch, passed away July 24, 2018 at the Tranquil Breezes Assisted Living in Henderson, Nevada at the age of 89.

Thelma was born March 11, 1929 in Agra, Kansas, the daughter of Elvin and Blanche (Furlong) Wheelbarger.   

She was united in marriage to Fred W. Koch on Oct. 3, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded by a son, Victor Rafiner.

Survivors include her son, Fred W. Koch and wife, Linda of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Daughter, Brenda Whiteman of Henderson, Nevada; eight grandchildren;  two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, Kansa.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra Alumni Association.