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Marie Louise Koster, age 65, passed away peacefully June 27, 2026 in the arms of her loving wife, with her family at her side. Marie was born November 13, 1960 in Detroit, to the late Eugene and Mary Ann (Burlingame) Rutledge. She graduated from Henry Ford School of Nursing with her RN. She dedicated 30 years of her life caring for others in the healthcare field. Marie loved people deeply and had a gift for creating space for connection, acceptance and kindness. On December 5, 2010, Marie married the love of her life, Kim Koster who survives her. Also left to cherish her memory are her children, Samantha (Luis) Burke, and Alexander Bengsch; stepchildren, Bonham, Cash, & Jett; grandsons, Scot & Luis; sister, Anne (Steven) Gordon-Benson; in-laws, Renee (Jeremy) Goodemoot, and Ken (Lynnette) Koster; special friends, the Malski Family, Stephanie, Michael, Ben & Jay, and Jollie Ausburn; and beloved nieces and nephews, Jim & Dani DeBusman, Kaleb, Abigail & Bryce; and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Faith Hospice or Glioblastoma Foundation.