Aimee L. Kotecki

Aimee Kotecki went to see her Lord Jesus Christ on September 22, 2016. Aimee was born to Dr. Anthony and Ann (Bettinger) Kotecki, on July 30, 1950. She was a 1968 graduate of Notre Dame Academy and received her Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Toledo, in 1972, where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Aimee spent her life in Catholic education serving as a third grade teacher at both St. James and St. Clement parochial schools. She will be remembered for her dedication in the classroom and for instilling the Catholic faith in all her students. Aimee was a lifelong member of Christ the King Parish, and served as co-president of the Christ the King Respect Life Committee and often participated in in its events including the annual Walk-for-Life campaign. She was a daily communicant and was devoted to Christ in the Eucharist as a Perpetual Adoration adorer. Aimee was also a Third Order Discalced Carmelite, had a special devotion to St. Therese, the “Little Flower,” and participated in pilgrimages to Medugorje, St. Anne-de-Beaupre, and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, in Hanceville, AL. She thoroughly loved her family, especially her nephews, and always enjoyed their annual family vacation at Pokagon State Park. She is survived by her brother, Anthony Kotecki; sister, Andrea (Mike) Newman; nephews, Rev. Michael Newman, OSFS, John Newman and Rev. Joe Newman, OSFS. Aimee was preceded in death by her parents. Friends may visit on Monday from 4-8 p.m., at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, (between Secor and Douglas Roads), where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Prayers will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, from the funeral home, followed by the funeral mass at 12 noon, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane. Her nephews, Fr. Michael Newman, OSFS and Fr. Joseph Newman,OSFS will officiate. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church or the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Aimee’s family would like to thank Senior Independence Hospice, especially Laura and Cookie, as well as Cecelia Weber and Monica Campbell and her team for their kind and compassionate care for Aimee. We love you Aimee. May you enjoy eternal rest. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ansberg-west.com

Aimee L. Kotecki

July 30, 1950 - September 22, 2016