LEONA H. KOESTER, 86, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 12:00 pm, Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Belleville, Illinois. She was born to the late Edwin and Dorothea (nee Wegener) Hanebutt on November 20, 1925 in rural Evansville, Illinois. She married Melvin Koester on September 7, 1947 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Evansville, Illinois; he preceded her in death on June 2, 1980. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Evansville, Illinois; where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She was an avid quilter. Survivors: 2 Children Jonathan (Nicole) Koester Evansville, IL Holly Koester Evansville, IL 2 Sisters Nina Liefer Red Bud, IL Janet (Rodger) Altevogt Florissant, MO 1 Sister-in-law Nola Hanebutt Evansville, IL 7 Grandchildren Jessica (Wayne) Goetz, Andrew Koester, Kaleb Koester, Nickolas Koester, Marvin Crisp, Kirk Crisp, Jr., and Joshua Koester 2 Great Grandchildren Logan and Landon Goetz Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. Preceded in death by Parents, Husband - Melvin, 2 Brothers - Erwin Hanebutt and his wife - Nelda and Harry Hanebutt, 1 Sister - Viola Budde Liefer and her husbands - Paul Budde & Elmer Liefer and 1 Brother-in-law - Ralph Liefer Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 29, 2012 St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Evansville, Illinois Officiating: Rev. James Leistico Interment: St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery Evansville, Illinois Visitation: Saturday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday - 9:30 am - 11:00 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Evansville, IL Sunday - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Evansville, Illinois Memorials: Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School American Kidney Foundation
