Todd D. Kosta, 38, of Duluth, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth. He was born June 21, 1969 in Superior, son of Carol (Mains) and David Kosta. On June 24, 1995 Todd married Edine Shaul at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, Superior. For 15 years Todd was employed by The Jamar Company, Duluth, and most recently as their purchasing manager. Todd loved to play basketball, softball and watch high school football with his dad on Friday nights. He also enjoyed being a worship leader at the Virginia Gospel Church; however, his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. Preceding him in death were his grandfathers, Stanley Kosta and Chris Mains; and his sister, Jody Kosta. Survivors include his wife, Edine, Duluth; daughters, Charity and Celina; son, Caleb; parents, David and Carol Kosta, Eveleth, Minn.; sisters, Jennifer (Chris) Smith, Duluth, Tammy (Bob) Erickson, Eveleth, and Sarah Kosta, Duluth; grandmothers, Eunice Kosta, Zim, Minn., and Lottie Mains, Foxboro; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. VISITATION:5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th St., Superior, and resumes at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service Thursday in Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Dennis Witkus officiating. Pallbearers will be Bob Erickson, Mike Verhel, Tim Grimsrud, Brad Eastman, Jonathan Witkus and Kirk Mack. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
Dear Kosta family,
I'm so sad to hear of your loss. Todd was a wonderful person and I will always have a special place in my heart for him--and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrea (Mashuga) Cavanaugh
March 24, 2008 | White Lake, MI
Kosta Family,
I just heard about Todd and am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you in this difficult time.
Stephanie(Slygh) and Kevin Bergum and family
March 22, 2008 | Cotton, MN
Edine, I wanted to let you know how much I always admired and looked up to you and Todd when I was younger. You both showed me what a marriage should look like and what it was to respect your partner. Having had no real male role models in my life, Todd gave me hope that there were men who put their wife and children as top priority, and you Edine were always the epitome of beauty and grace in my eyes.
While attending Abundant Life, you both greatly impacted my life. I pray that God...
Natalie Harkness(Jenny Samich's daughter)
March 15, 2008 | Duluth, MN
I'm sorry to hear of Todd's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, I know he will be greatly missed.
Michelle Lyons (Watts)
March 13, 2008 | Proctor, MN
"Kosta Family" I went to school and graduated with Todd. He will be missed by all. My prayers are with all of you. When I think of Todd, I see his smile. God Bless.
Robin(Roberta) Stark(Watts)
March 13, 2008 | Hibbing, MN
I am stunned at the news of the loss of Todd. I have so many fond memories of him. Driving to Duluth everyday with him and his mom to attend DBU. He even picked me up in a sports car one day! We were also involved in a car accident together. I witnessed loss and strength of family when Jody passed away. His family is a testiment to love, faith and family. Hold on to that tightly.
Denise Reimer-Maki
March 13, 2008 | Cottage Grove, MN
Sara & The Kosta Family,
Please embrase the love from friends and family to help you to move forward in this difficult time. I just read the "Master Plan" peom this morning. And we all want the gold and silver strands in life, however we will understand His master plan when He is ready. Your family is in my prayers.
Darlin (Skeeter) Johnsen
March 13, 2008 | Duluth, MN
The Kosta Family~
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the comfort of friends and family, thoughts and prayers, and the many memories help you through this difficult time in your lives.
Penny (Hage) Larsen
March 13, 2008
Dear Tammy and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my prayers. I always think of your family as very strong and very close. Those two qualities will help you through this difficult time.
Julia Carlson/Peterson
March 13, 2008 | St Paul, MN
