Kelly L. Costello, nee Patrick, 47, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Thursday, July 12, 1973, in Belleville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Kelly worked as an Executive Assistant for Christ Church. She was a member of Christ Church, Fairview Heights IL, College Connections at the church, Belleville Jaycee’s, and Letter Carriers Auxillary 739.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Father: Albert Patrick
- Father-in-law: Randy Costello
- Uncle: Gary Patrick
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Paul Costello of Fairview Heights, IL
- Daughter: Allison Costello
- Mother: Sue, nee Scheffknecht, Patrick of Belleville, IL
- Sister: Sherry (Jason) Karstens of Belleville, IL
- Mother and father-in-law: Carol and John Hardwick, Jr.
- Brothers-in-law
- Steve (Faye) Costello
- Ronnie (Amber) Costello
- Grandma: Frances
- Kish Family
- Walker Family
- Nieces and nephews
- Hunter J.
- Madyson
- Garrett
- Gracin
- Kennedy
- Hunter A.
- Grady
- Griffin
- Bryleigh
- Kimberlynn
- Special Uncle: Rick (Diane) Patrick
- Dear aunts, uncles, and cousins and extended family
Kelly had an infectious smile and touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a heart of gold and always went the extra mile to help those in need. She will be greatly missed by all.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society or Christ Church, Fairview Heights, IL.
Visitation: Visitation from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, December 21, 2020 at Christ Church in Fairview Heights, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, December 21, 2020 at Christ Church, with Rev. Shane Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL. Live streaming can be viewed at https://mychristchurch.com/funeral/ at the time of service, on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Covid restrictions will apply to all services.
21 Comments To "Kelly L. Costello"
#1 Comment By Maureen Lyles On December 18, 2020 @ 3:34 pm
Please except my sincere condolences at this very difficult time. My heart and prayers go out to Kelly’s family and friends.
#2 Comment By Brandie Slater On December 18, 2020 @ 3:40 pm
She was a great person with a really big heart. She was a great person to talk too. She was my best friend and and my neighbor. I will never forget her. She always made me smile. She was really nice to my children. She even took us to church on Wednesday’s. May you rest in peace Kelly i will miss you. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
#3 Comment By Debbie Moschenrose On December 18, 2020 @ 4:02 pm
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the Lord’s arms around you and your family, to give you peace during this time of sorrow.
Debbie Moschenrose,
Rice Sullivan, Altamont
#4 Comment By Deborah Hunt On December 18, 2020 @ 4:59 pm
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Paul, Allie and the rest of her family. It’s so hard to believe that sweet Kelly is gone. I am so blessed to have known and worked with Kelly in the College Connections ministry. Her love ❤️ of children, her family and Christ Church was legendary! Whatever she could do to help others and her bright, infectious smile ? is what I will always remember. RIH Kelly!!!
#5 Comment By Ginger and Bill Bourn On December 18, 2020 @ 6:33 pm
Sending prayers to comfort you all.
#6 Comment By Jeannie Smith On December 19, 2020 @ 12:04 pm
Kelly was a beautiful woman who loved her family fiercely. She talked about them all the time and how she missed her father so much. I witnessed the special bond she shared with her sister. I am so grateful God let our paths cross and I was able to spend time with her. She will be terribly missed. A sister in Christ who went on ahead of us to be with her father and will greet us in heaven. Until we meet again. I love you.
#7 Comment By Angie Newell Hammond On December 21, 2020 @ 7:08 am
My condolences. I will be watching the funeral via live stream today. Prayers to her family, friends and all they knew and loved her. Kelly’s humor (a gift from her daddy) was contageous.
#8 Comment By Tom and Jamette Teaney On December 19, 2020 @ 3:26 pm
Paul, Allison and family, thought and prayers to all of you.
#9 Comment By Billie Gardner (Tetzlaff) On December 19, 2020 @ 3:54 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Kelly. We were on the dance team together in high school. She was so full of life and bubbly. My heart goes out to her family and friends. xo
#10 Comment By Janice Friederich On December 19, 2020 @ 4:08 pm
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Sherry and the rest of the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Janice Friederich
Rice Sullivan, Swansea
#11 Comment By Lisa M Hayes On December 20, 2020 @ 7:27 am
Kelly and I went to East together and had the opportunity to connect on several occasions since then. My condolences to Paul, Allie, Sue, the Karstens’ and all other family members. She will never be forgotten.
#12 Comment By Bob Miller On December 20, 2020 @ 6:29 am
My sincere sympathies to you Paul and Allison and all of your family. Prayers be with you.
#13 Comment By Michelle Behrmann On December 20, 2020 @ 11:41 am
Sherry,
We are so sorry to hear about your sister. We extend our deepest sympathies to your entire family and are keeping you in our prayers.
Michelle and Shaun Behrmann
#14 Comment By Roni McDaniels On December 20, 2020 @ 2:45 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly was much loved by all who knew her. She left a profound legacy of service at Christ Church, and we will greatly miss her. May God’s presence surround and comfort you Paul, Allie, Sherry and family.
#15 Comment By Marilyn Buehlhorn On December 21, 2020 @ 7:47 am
Dear Susie
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
#16 Comment By Leah Weber On December 21, 2020 @ 8:46 am
My heart sank when I learned Kelly had passed. I am a nurse at Siteman and I spent a lot of time with Kelly. She was so sweet and I always knew that she would be my bright light for the next 12 hours. We shared puppy pictures and joked about Hallmark Christmas movies. Everyone loved taking care of Kelly. Kelly’s family will be in my thoughts and prayers especially this week around Christmas.
#17 Comment By Derik Stone On December 21, 2020 @ 9:41 am
RIP, Kelly. You were a good friend in High School at East. I’ll see you again someday.
#18 Comment By Laura (Beran) Maier-Schuepfer On December 21, 2020 @ 12:16 pm
Sherry, Allie, Paul, family, and friends,
I am sending my deepest condolences to you all. Kelly and I danced at Becky Kern’s and were also on the East Pom squad together. Kelly was such a bright spot wherever she went, and she was always able to make us laugh and have fun. I will remember her beautiful smile and the positive energy that she brought with her. I’m so sad to hear that such a wonderful soul was taken from us so early, but I am certain that she is happily enjoying time with her Dad up in heaven. Kelly will never be forgotten, she will be part of all of you every single day and in the memories of all who were blessed enough to know her. Prayers for peace.
#19 Comment By Lucy and Tim Kennedy On December 21, 2020 @ 2:05 pm
Our hearts go out to Kelly’s family and friends and to her family at Christ Church.
#20 Comment By Brooke (Anderson) Romero On December 21, 2020 @ 7:11 pm
My deepest condolences for all of Kelly’s family. My fondest memory of Kelly was dancing with her at Adams School of Dance!! We had so much fun. She will be greatly missed but I will always cherish those memories!! Rest In Peace!
#21 Comment By Angela Wrather On December 21, 2020 @ 10:56 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss… Kelly was and will always be an amazing person. She went out of her way for everyone… even if they were not in her close circle of family and friends. Her Faith in our God was inspiring… Kelly will be dearly missed by so many people… please know all of you, family and close friends are in my prayers and thoughts.