Illeane L. Koester (nee Rogers) Born November 11, 1929 in Hood River, Oregon. Entered into Eternal life January 2, 2025, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Charles Koester. Loving mother of Becky (Elmer) Woelky, Eric (Simone), Susan (Scott) Wick, David (Debrah) and Trish. Cherished grandma to Rachael, Josh, Nicole, Nathan, Audra, Andrew, Austin and Cassandra. Great grandma to Lillian, Eleanor, Amelia, Diana, Franklin, Jackson, Harrison, Emma and Jude.
Illeane was truly the most caring person, and she was loved by all. For many years she worked as a registered nurse at West Allis Memorial Hospital. She also was an avid reader, decorator and rosemaler. Illeane enjoyed celebrating the holidays with her family, especially Christmas.
Mom, you will always be loved, admired, remembered and missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Lutheran World Relief would be appreciated.
Visitation will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 11709 West Cleveland Avenue, West Allis, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Wisconsin Memorial Park.
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