Koester, Frances A., 89, loving mother, sister, grandmother and retired CNA for Via Christi St. Francis Hospital went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 5, 2012. Frances was a member of the Harvest House, Catholic Widows, Catholic Golden Agers, St. Patrick Altar Society and St. Francis Retiree’s Club.
Preceded in death by her loving husband David, 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
Survived by her children Janice Rocheleau, Carol (Bill) Dunlop both Wichita, Nancy (Tom) Stieber of Madison, WI, Jim (Janet) Koester, Shirley Simon both of Wichita, Mike (Flora) Koester of Wichita, brothers Bill Pelzel of Hays, Jim (Valeria) Pelzel of Wichita, sisters Irene Bollig of Hays, Marie Mermis of Wichita, 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Rosary, 7pm Tues. Oct. 9, Funeral Mass, 11am, Oct. 10 both at St. Patrick Catholic Church with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial to St. Patrick Catholic Church or Lord’s Pantry.