DOLORES (LOLA) KOSTER
Dolores (Lola) Koster, age 79, of Tecumseh, passed away February 18, 2008. She was born December 10, 1928, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Lucio and Erminia Fernandez. On May 25, 1956, she married Ardon Koster in Rea, Michigan. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1997.
Lola was a homemaker and had worked at the D & C Dime store in Tecumseh for several years.
Lola is survived by two daughters, Lora (Steve) Hnidy of Tecumseh and Gale Shaver of Ypsilanti; five grandchildren, Jessica, Alex and Keith Hnidy and Ben and Erin Shaver and one sister, Mildred (Nena) Jurcic of Merrillville, Indiana.
In addition to her husband, Ardon, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
At her request, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
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