Maria Koester
October 21, 1945 - November 25, 2021

Maria Koester passed away Thursday, November 25 surrounded by her beloved husband of 54 years, Joseph Koester, and her four children Teresa (late Hank) Muehlenkamp, Lisa (Tom) Wiedemann, Joseph (Robin) Koester and Andrew (Anna) Koester.

Maria is the daughter of the late George and Josephine Ribaudo.

In addition to her children, Maria is the proud grandmother of six grandchildren: Will and Ben Muehlenkamp, Alex and Katie Wiedemann and Noah and Matthias Koester.

Maria dedicated her life to loving and supporting her family. She was a wonderful wife and devoted mother and grandmother who found joy in cooking delicious Italian meals and baking pies, cakes and cookies while being surrounded by her family.

Visitation on Sunday, November 28, 5:00-8:00 PM at Collier's Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd (St. Ann) and 9:00 AM until time of funeral mass, 10:00 AM on Monday, November 29, at St. Cletus, 2705 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Society of St. Vincent de Paul would be appreciated.