Koether

Lillian Janda Koether peacefully gained her heavenly wings on Dec. 5, 2019.

She was born to Joseph and Frances Janda on Nov. 20, 1928 in Hostyn.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and step-great great grandmother. Lillian enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, cooking, making kolaches and strudels to share. In earlier years, she volunteered for the Sweeny Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Lillian was a devout member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sweeny.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 44 years, Leon Koether. Also preceding her in death were daughter-in-law, Patti Graves Koether, and brothers-in-law Edward Janacek and Gene Mach.

She is survived by her sons, Mike Koether and wife, Terry of Angleton, Larry Koether and wife, Lynn of Victoria, Don Koether and wife, Rene’ of Sweeny, and Ron Koether and wife, Mary of Sweeny. She is blessed by ten grandchildren, Christy Koether DeWeese (Garry) of Angleton, Curtis Koether (Christy) of Needville, Kim Koether of Lake Jackson, Matthew Koether of Lake Jackson, Father Jacob Koether of Victoria, Jessica Koether Dougherty (Garlan) of Humble, Major Stephen Koether (Lauren) of Fate, Laura Koether North (Brad) of Austin, Elizabeth Koether of Houston, and Amy Koether Shetters (James) of Sweeny; 15 great-grandchildren; four step grand-children; seven step great-grandchildren; and three step great-great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters, Dorothy Janacek of La-Grange and Joann Stasney and husband, Marvin of Pearland; brothers, Leo Janda and wife, Joyce of St. Johns and Arnold Janda and wife, Helen of La-Grange; sister-in-law, Gladys Koether Mach of Swiss Alp; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Sweeny on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Visitation was held from 9 am until 10:30 am. The Rosary was recited from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Father Jacob Koether and Father Daniel Baguio presiding over the services. Burial followed at Sweeny Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting their website at www.bakerfuneralhome.net.

Funeral arrangements have been entursted to Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia.