Lavonda G. Koster, nee Wilkinson, age 62, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Beloved wife of Kenneth Koster. Loving daughter of Play Fair and the late William Wilkinson. Dear sister of the late Gary (late Connie) Wilkinson and sister-in-law of Jim (Pam) Koster, Terry (Curt) Nelson, and Rod (Janis) Koster. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Anthony Hospice – Crown Point, IN. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home - Dyer, IN. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.SMITSFH.com