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Melvin Koster

April 25, 1933 — November 26, 2021

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Melvin Koster, age 88, of Crown Point, IN passed away Friday, November 26, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Joan Koster, nee DeBreaux. Loving father of James (Laurie) Koster, Kenneth (late Colleen) Koster, and Susan (Jeff) Drenth.  Proud grandfather of Kevin Koster, Becca (Hunter) Pritchett, Kenny Koster, Katie (Humberto) Saucedo, Ryan Drenth, Kyle (Amber) Drenth, and Megan Drenth and great-grandfather of Lily.  Dear brother of Gladys (late Art) DeYoung.  Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Effie Koster.  Visitation, Monday, December 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E.162 nd St. (Rt.6/159 th St.) South Holland, IL with Pastor Judy Engel officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL.   For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com

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Visitation

Monday, December 6, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am

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Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel

649 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473

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Funeral Service

Monday, December 6, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am

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Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel

649 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473

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Interment

Monday, December 6, 2021

Starts at 12:15 pm

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