Michael A. Koster, 78, of Somonauk, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Rush Copley Medical Center. He was born March 29, 1946 in Aurora, IL.
Michael spent his younger years as a talented rock and roll musician; he loved driving and working on motorcycles and cars. Feeling the urge to be the protector not only of his family but his community Michael entered law enforcement. He began his career as a Kane County Sheriff's Deputy for two years until he joined the Aurora Police Department where he devoted twenty five years of service until his retirement,
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty two years, Linda (Daraban) Koster; three children, Scott (Krista) Koster, Kelley (Phil) Gruca, Jennifer (William) Banse; seven grandchildren, Michelle (Michael) Lewinski, Phillip (Stacy) Gruca, Robert (Denise) Gruca, Kyle (Carrie) Gruca, Jeremy (Nicole) Gruca, Hope Banse, Ally Banse; fourteen great grandchildren; his brother, Gerald (Jane) Koster; a sister-in-law, LouAnn Daraban; a brother-in-law, Gerald McCabe; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Dorothy (Buckley) Koster; two sisters, Patricia Hawkins, Bonnie McCabe; a brother-in-law, Louis Daraban.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 7, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 North Lake Street Aurora, IL 60506, 630-631-5500.
A graveside service will be held Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:15 AM at St. Joseph Cemetery in Aurora; Fr. Jerome Leake will officiate.
Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Michael's family or sign the guest book.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Michael's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.