By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Monday, October 1, 2018

    4:00 to 8:00 pm and

    Tuesday, October 2, 2018

    8:00 to 9:15 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

  • Service

    Tuesday, October 2, 2018

    10:00 am

    St. Nicholas Church, Pocahontas, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Lois M. Goestenkors, 92, of Highland, IL, died Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, IL.

    Lois was born, July 4, 1926, to John and Millie (nee Rickher) Mollet in Pocahontas, IL.  On April 25, 1945 she married Leo T. Goestenkors at St. Nicholas Church, Pocahontas, IL.

    She was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Pocahontas and a former member of St. Nicholas Altar Society.  Lois was especially particular about her yard, her flowers and her apple trees.   She was an avid homemaker, and enjoyed reading and building puzzles.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed by all.

    She is survived by her children, Patricia (Burnell) Landmann, Pocahontas, IL, Joan (Curtis, “Skip”) Dickshot, Grantfork IL, James “Gimpy” (Kathleen) Goestenkors, Pocahontas, IL, Thomas (Bonnie) Goestenkors, Pocahontas, IL, Susan (Bryan) Kovach, Pocahontas, IL; grandchildren, Michael (friend, Rosalyn Jennings) Landmann, Mark (Linda) Landmann, Laurie (Francis, “Frenchie”) Eilers, Matthew (Kristine) Landmann, Martin (Whitney) Landmann, Christopher (Kim) Dickshot, Jodi (Brad) Neumann, Johnny (Jennifer) Goestenkors, Mindy (Keith) Choitz, Tiffany (Cory) Munie, Travis (Natalie) Goestenkors, Trisha Goestenkors; great grandchildren 16; great great grandchildren, two; brother-in-law, Clarence Goestenkors; several nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Millie Mollet; husband, Leo T. Goestenkors; daughter, Leann Goestenkors; sister, Melba H. Iberg; brothers, Gerald E and Horace A. Mollet.

    Memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Church or Hitz Memorial Home

    Visitation:  Monday, October 1, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 8:00 to 9:15 am at Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial:  Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 10:00 am, St. Nicholas Church, Pocahontas, IL.

    Clergy:  Rev. Fr. Scott Snider

    Interment:  Robinson Cemetery, Pocahontas, IL

    Meridith Funeral Home, Pocahontas, IL.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Dede and Charlie Weder / September 28, 2018 at 11:37 am

    Such a lovely lady.

  2. Bob & Beckie Schrumpf / September 28, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Sympathy & prayers,to the family.

  3. John & Katie Frerker / September 28, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    We believe that our moms will live forever. In one way I am convinced it is true. All the love and guidance they give us cannot go with them when they leave us. I think your mom helped all you guys become the good people you are. I know she had to be proud of all of you. We only have them for a while and I don’t know if anyone can say just how the loss feels right now. Jim, take comfort you made her feel her efforts were all worth what a mom goes through to get us ready for this world. We would bet she is in good hands right now and sure that all her kids will be just fine !!! Sincerely John & Katie Frerker Highland,Ill

  4. Bob and Carol Petermeyer / September 30, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Our deepest sympathies in your loss of a great lady in your family. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.

  5. Jim & Lynn Rehberger / October 1, 2018 at 8:56 am

    Lynn and I send our most heart felt condolences to all of you with the loss of your mom.
    We also wish that the day of remembering mom through many family and personal friends brings peace and joy to each of you.
    Jim & Lynn Rehberger

  6. Deb and Larry Lewis / October 1, 2018 at 10:33 am

    So sorry for your loss. She will live on through you, your children, their children and on and on. Her contribution to your lives are endless and filled with love. My thoughts are with you all.

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