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Gail Koster Obituary

Koster, Gail L. (nee White), age 61, died Saturday, November 15, 2003, at home after a brave battle with cancer. Loved and beloved mother of Pamela (Michael Vrabel) Koster and Jennifer (Craig) See, dearest grandmother of Christina, Michael, Dean, Vinny and Lily, devoted sister of Leslie (Jim) Morgan and Paul (Kay) White, fond cousin of Carol (John) Abel, dear aunt of Lauren, Eric, David and Todd, devoted friend and co-worker to many at CCH, Inc., her former employer, preceded in death by her parents Dean and Dorothy White, aunt and uncle Marion and Carl White and nephew Kevin Morgan. Visitation Tuesday, November 18, 2003, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Highway (two blks. south of Touhy), Park Ridge. Private service following visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Palliative Care Center and Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central, Evanston, IL 60201. Info., www.ryan-parke.com or 847-823-1171.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2003.

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Jacqueline Carroll

December 9, 2003

To the family of Gail Koster:



I can't find the words to tell you how shocked we all were. I had the opportunity to know your Mom for a few years when she was involved with one of our programs. She was a bright, wonderful lady. I'm sure she will greatly missed by all that knew her.



Jacqueline Carroll

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KAREN MYERSON

November 25, 2003

DEAR PAM AND JENNY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. I WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOUR MOM AS A FRIEND AND I WILL TREASURE THOSE MEMORIES ALWAYS.

Lydia Subota

November 17, 2003

Pam, to you and your family, all of your friends at Moran & Company send their prayers and heartfelt condolences during this time of sorrow. Your mom will always live on in your hearts and thoughts and will be greatly missed since we're certain that she was loved by all who knew her.

Nancy Gardner

November 17, 2003

My deepest sympathy. I was a friend and co-worker. Gail was an extraordinary person and I am grateful to have known her.

Dennis & Connie Shella

November 17, 2003

Jenny & Pam, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. We are thinking and praying for you.

Dennis & Connie Shella ( your neighbors from Waukegan Rd in Deerfield)

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

November 17, 2003

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