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Robert Coster Obituary

Coster, Robert W. Age 80, of Oswego, IL died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. He was born on December 14, 1933 in Blue Earth, MN, the son of the late Elbert H. and Adeline E. (Buchman) Coster. He was a long-time member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora, IL and attended the Oswego Presbyterian Church for many years. Rob graduated from Big Rock High School in Big Rock, IL Class of 1951; he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1955 and attained a law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL in 1962. He practiced law in Chicago until his retirement in 1999. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sally (Dano) Coster; two daughters, Cathy (Randy) Goree of Muskego, WI, Caryn (Tom) Drown of Morris, IL; a son, Steve (Colleen) Coster of Burlington, WI; three grandchildren, Alexandra and Samantha Drown and Luke Coster; his sister, Lois (Dale) Greenlee of Ukiah, CA and brother, Richard (Sandra) Coster of Sherrard, IL; a sister-in-law, Kay Dano of Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robert Dano. Visitation will take place at the Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 N Route 25 in Oswego, IL on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 9:00 until the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Terry Hennessey officiating. A private burial will take place at Pearce Cemetery in Oswego, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 Douglas Rd. Oswego, IL. For information 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Beacon News on Mar. 20, 2014.

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Lorrie Riemer

May 13, 2014

Just found that Bob has left us! Prayers are uplifted for the family!

March 23, 2014

Our sympathy to an old and treasured
friend. We will keep you and your family in thoughts and prayers. Robbie was always so friendly and he always remembered us.
Sue and Wayne Lee

March 21, 2014

Sad to hear of your loss~prayers sent to the whole family.
Becky Newhuis ( Becky Peter)

March 20, 2014

Sally, I am sorry about Robbie passing away. I will never forget some of the memories from Big Rock High School. Not many of our classmates left. Your family has my prayers and sympathy. Love, Arlene

Karen and Jack Wood

March 20, 2014

Sally:
Sorry to hear of your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Sharon Wheeler

March 20, 2014

Sally, I am sorry to learn of Rob's passing. I will never forget how good Rob was to Bob during his illness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Wheeler

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