Carol (Krauel) Koester, born September 10, 1942, to Alfred and Ethel (Potter) Krauel, passed on April 22, 2023, at the age of 80. Married to Fred Koester on August 13, 1966, and mother of three children, Carl and Joe Koester, and Susie Anders, all of whom she preceded in death. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Julia and Grace Anders, Isabelle, John Paul, and Katarina Koester.

Loving mother, grandmother, and volunteer. She was a staple at Jordan Catholic from the mid-1970s until the early 2000s throughout her career as a librarian and a volunteer after her retirement. In addition, she was also an active volunteer at Friendship Manor retirement community where she was caring and attentive with the residents. In her late years, she leaned into one of her hobbies, and crocheted blankets for those she held near and dear.

Visitation for Carol will be held from 2-4 pm At Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island on Sunday, April 30th, where there will be a guestbook available to share your memories of Carol with the family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am at St. Pius X, on Monday, May 1st, followed by burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Jordan Catholic School under her name, or consider reading a book, completing a word search, playing a game of Scrabble or euchre with your loved ones, taking a moment to appreciate the stars, or making a phone call to someone you haven't spoken to recently. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers at this time and wishes you and yours all the best.