Marilyn Koetter

Marilyn J. Koetter passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE surrounded by family. She was 78 years old.

Marilyn was born on August 10, 1932 in McCook to Nile and Opal (Kelley) McKillip. She went to school and graduated from Red Willow schools.

On September 15, 1951 she was united in marriage to Richard (Dick) Koetter. To this union six children were born; Deb, Dick, Diana, Doug, Donna, Darin. They made their home in the McCook area.

She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

She enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time with her family and coffee with friends at her favorite donut shop.

Preceding her in death was her youngest son, Darin Koetter; her parents, Nile and Opal McKillip; and four brothers, Barney, Bob, Ron and Jim.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dick; children Deb (Kent) Meyers, Dick Koetter, Diana Wilkinson, Doug (Mellisa) Koetter, all of McCook; Donna (Mark) Friehe of Council Bluffs, IA; daughter-in-law, Leila Koetter of McCook and 16 grandchildren; Jason (Staci), Jeremy (Bambi), Ryan, Derek (Natalie), Erin (Brent), Justin, Joshua, Lindsay, Kayla, Seth, Olivia, Tara, Mitchell (Kristin), Ross, Logan, and Dalton; and five great-grandchildren; Caitlyn, Dylan, Jaci, Wyatt, Jaden; and a host of family and dear friends.

Memorials may be given in her name.

Rosary will be Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, McCook with Father Gary Brethour as Celebrant. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.