Elaine Kostenski's Obituary
Elaine Kostenski, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 with her family by her side at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Decatur.
Elaine was beloved by everyone. She played the part of caretaker to many and no one ever left her table hungry.
Elaine is survived by her children Gary Kostenski of Vero Beach, Florida, Janice Veltkamp and husband Stan of Baneberry, Tennessee, and Bob Kostenski of Decatur, special daughters Cyndi Kostenski and Margaret Kostenski, in-laws Elmer and Marilyn Kostenski, grandchildren Erin Tatham and husband Tom, Kori Byard and husband Dan, David Kostenski and wife April, Ryan Veltkamp, and Bethany Kostenski, and great-grandchildren Sam & Chloe Tatham, Dawson & Olivia Kostenski, Joleigh Kostenski.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-seven years Walter Kostenski.
Honoring Elaine’s wishes, there will be a private family gathering celebrating her life in the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery followed by a family dinner.
The family of Elaine Kostenski is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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