Koester Joyce Margaret Koester, age 75, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away July 15, 2003. Survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Herbert Koester of Long Prairie; also survived by son, Jerry Jurgenson; daughter, Jean Jurgenson Brave Heart; also grandchildren, Kimberly Jurgenson, Cicely Jurgenson-Combs, Nathan Jurgenson, Lisa Brave Heart & Inez Bozwell; great-grandchildren, Riley Jurgenson-Stonitsch, Amber Brave Heart & Chaske Brave Heart; other loving family and friends. She was an active member of the United Church of God. She was a professional dancer in the 1940's. She was an artist and taught dance for many years. She attended Roosevelt High School in Mpls. Graveside service at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, 7th St NE, Long Prairie, on Sunday, July 20, 2003 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family, Herb Koester, 1827 LaSalle Ave S, Apt 205, Mpls, MN 55403.

Published on July 17, 2003


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