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Darwin L Koester, 73, of Stanford, Illinois, was born in Lincoln, Illinois on August 10, 1952 and died February 8, 2026. Darwin's childhood was spent farming with his parents and siblings near New Holland before joining the Army and serving in Vietnam. He had a great love for rhythm & blues...

Marge Koester, 1936–2026, Educator, Musician, and World traveler, Dies at 89 Christened Marjorie Ann Mischnick, Marge was born in Blair, Nebraska, November 1936. She was the eldest of five surviving children born to Walter and Hilda (Probst) Mischnick. Marge spent most of her childhood in...

Robert Koester passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Laufersweiler Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

April Alane Koester, 70, of Harveysburg, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 28, 2026.

Joan Koester, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on November 12, 1943, Joan was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. Joan is survived by her husband, Donald Koester; sons Scott Conway and Bryan Conway;...

Donna Sue Koester passed away on December 22, 2025, at Hawks Ridge Assisted Living in Hood River, Oregon. Sue was born on October 16, 1935, and was 90 years old at the time of passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon...

Dorothy Koester passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The family is being cared for by Tollefson Funeral Home - Grafton.

Ruth Koester passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The family is being cared for by Brothers Mortuary & Crematory - Hamilton.

Firma Koester Firma Koester, 78, of Bowling Green, died Nov 20, 2025, at Wood Haven Health Care, Bowling Green. SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, is assisting family with arrangements.

Lowell Koester passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Ronald Koester passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The family is being cared for by W. E. Lusain Funeral Home & Crematory - Dayton.

MaryAnn Koester passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The family is being cared for by Ryan Funeral Home - North Side Chapel - Madison.

Michelle Koester passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Donna Koester passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The family is being cared for by Karvonen Funeral & Cremation Service - Wadena.

Koester, Marita A. (Langmeyer) Age 93 of Burnsville, MN passed away March 16, 2026. Preceded in death by husband Jerome, parents Edward and Molly Langmeyer, brother Charles Langmeyer and sister Alice Tobens. Survived by her children Ned (Deborah), Nicholas (Barbara), Lori, Eric (Celeste) and...

Phyllis Renee Burningham Koester, age 88, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on March 9, 2026. Renee was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 24, 1937, to Phyllis and Gerald Burningham. She grew up in Salt Lake City. Renee met Robert Koester while attending Jackson Junior High School. They...

Ronald "Ron" Koester, 90, passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1935, to Fred Koester and Mattie Nutzman Koester in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Ron will be laid to rest at Fielding Cemetery on April 13, 2026. This will be a true homecoming, as Ron grew up harvesting potatoes on the...

Geraldine (Gerry) K. Koester passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The family is being cared for by Leesman Funeral Home - Red Bud.

Wayne Eugene Koester, age 90, of Hustisford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Wayne was born on May 19, 1935, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to Edgar Sr. and Katherine (née Miller) Koester. He spent 37 years working at International Stamping,...

Anthony Henry Koester passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ortmann-Stipanovich Funeral Home - Creve Coeur.

In Loving Memory of Bruce Alan Koester: Early in the morning of Saturday, February 7th 2026, Bruce Alan Koester, age 67, passed away peacefully in his home. He spent the days before his passing with his three daughters by his side, surrounded by love. He left this world the way he lived in it:...

DONNA "SUE" SUZANNE KOESTER 1935 -December 22, 2025 Sue Koester passed away peacefully at her Hood River, Oregon, home on December 22, 2025, at the age of 90. All of her children and grandchildren were able to visit with her during her final days. Born in 1935 to parents Alta and Melvin, Sue grew...

KOESTER, April Alane, age 70, of Harveysburg, passed away in no pain on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Beavercreek Post Acute, surrounded by her family. April dedicated more than 20 years of her life to caring for others as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) at Ohio Living Quaker Heights in...

Joyce Anne Koester (nee Laurence), of Bridgeton, MO, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 74. Beloved wife of John Nicholas Koester; cherished daughter of the late Henry Joseph and Evelyn Dennison Laurence; devoted mother of Jack (Julia) Koester and Paul Koester; loving...

Patricia M. Koester passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The family is being cared for by Noce Funeral Home Inc.

Vernon H. Koester passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Edward “Ed” J. Koester, a loving husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Sterling, CO after a courageous fight with cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial for Ed will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the St. Patrick’s...

Terry Alexander Koester passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The family is being cared for by Cheney Witt Funeral Chapel - Fort Scott.

Lettie Pauline “Paula” Koester (née Hasley), 63, of Wakeman, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 12, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio, and had made her home in Wakeman for the past 13 years after moving from...

William F. “Bill” Koester, 84 years of age passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospice. Bill was the loving husband of the late Frances Jean Koester (nee Remke). Loving father of Kenneth “Kenny” and Robert “Bob” Koester. Dear brother of Sue...

Amy Beth Koester, 54, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St....

Steven Lee Koester passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The family is being cared for by Nasinec Funeral Home & Crematory.

Marlene L Koester (Peterson) passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. The family is being cared for by Smart Cremation Rancho Mirage.

Mary Anne Koester (Hauterbrook) passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. The family is being cared for by Proko Wall Funeral Home.

Rosemary Koester (nee Higgins) age 76 of West Bend died peacefully on April 21, 2025 at the Kathy Hospice. She was born December 9, 1948 in Chicago to John and Rose (nee Serpico) Higgins. Rosemary is survived by her 3 daughters: Georgieana (Greg) Decker, Christine Gray and Kelli Ann Baker, her...

Kristen Ann Koester, a lifelong resident of Clawson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2025, at the age of 59. She was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, to her parents, Craig and Judith Koester, and was the middle of the celebrated Koester triplets—the first girl triplets of 1965....

Kenneth H Koester passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. The family is being cared for by Leesman Funeral Home - Red Bud.

Debra K. Koester, 72, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Cremation rites have been accorded, and no formal services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to...

Russell H. Koester passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The family is being cared for by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel - Hutchinson.

Debra K. Koester, 72, of Gladbrook, IA passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Cremation rites have been accorded, and no formal services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to...

Raymond (Ray) Koester passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. The family is being cared for by Hutchens Mortuary & Cremation Center.

Edward James Koester (Ed) October 2, 1948 August 7, 2025

Erma L. Koester passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The family is being cared for by Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary - David City.

Allison Juanita Koester, age 41, of Loretto, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025 at home. Allison was born August 3, 1983 and was lovingly adopted from San Martin, Mexico by Beverly and Warren Rutledge. She graduated from Rockford High School and went on to earn her Bachelor's...

November 3, 1933 – March 3, 2026 Darlene Lois Reins, 92 of Corcoran, MN was born on 11/3/1933 and died peacefully on 3/3/26. The number 3 was mom’s number. While dementia took her memories in her final years, it never touched the love she gave and received. Darlene was born in Kerkhoven, MN to...

Joann E. Womac (Koester) passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The family is being cared for by Van Hoe Funeral Home and Crematory - East Moline.

Helen Louise Lung Caldwell Koester, 95, of Macomb, passed away at 9:40 AM on Tuesday September 24, 2024 at Wesley Village in Macomb, Illinois. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Good Hope, Illinois, to Lloyd Luther Lung and Chloe (Lickey) Lung. She attended Roseville and Brooklyn Grade Schools and...

IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFE OF DELLA VIVIEN October 29, 1925 – March 19, 2025 Della was the first of five children born to the Redfield, South Dakota, farm family of Herman and Dora Koester. If she shared memories of growing up, she would tell us of sitting in the kitchen around a table with a...

Denise Paratto passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Bowser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Homer City.