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JULIE COSTELLO Obituary

Julie Mills Costello of Elgin Julie Mills Costello, 49, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 29, 2011. She was a loving mother to her son, Clay Costello; and beloved daughter of Flora (Charles) Breslich. She was preceded in death by her father, Clark Mills; and a sister, Paula Mills Mulhearn. Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 3, from 4 until the funeral service at 7 p.m. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Dundee Animal Shelter. For information, 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from May 1 to May 2, 2011.

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Bob Hinz

April 25, 2025

It is hard to believe that it has been 14 years since you left us. There are times it feels like it was 14 days ago, or 14 weeks ago, or 14 months ago or 14 life times ago. Whoever said "Time heals all wounds" never met a person like Julie, because I know this is one wound I will have with me until I see her again.

Bob Hinz

June 15, 2011

Julie was one in a million. When God made her, he broke the mold. I have never met a more beautiful person, both on the inside and the outside, as her. She made me a better person by just knowing her. And I can honor her memory by continuing to live my life to the fullest, as she would have wanted me to. I had only known Julie a short time, but in that time I knew her, she made a lasting impression on me and I know I will never forget her or how she made me feel. There are only a handful of people that come into your life that touch you in a way that makes such an impression, and I regret that I was unable to convey this to Julie before she passed. In closing, I would like to share one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Seuss: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” It’s just hard trying to smile through the tears.

Nancy Vazquez

May 9, 2011

You will be misses. Prayers go out to the family on behalf of her classmates at Elgin Community college.

Dolores Duncan

May 6, 2011

Julie added some spice to our MS Office Applications 2010 class. I'll miss her contributions to the class.

Bart Tomlinson

May 4, 2011

I'm a better person to have known you Julie you will always be in my heart
Bart

missy cox

May 4, 2011

Julie you were a bright start to class every day and we will miss you. God bless you

Lisa Wishon-Block

May 2, 2011

Julies Beautiful smile and joyous laughter will always be what I see when I think of her, she was a truly nice person in a world of so few.
Lisa Wishon Block

Lori/Westlund Newcomb

May 1, 2011

COULD'T HELP BUT LOVE YOUR LAUGH JULIE ~
PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS

Mary Jo Cassell/Guisler

May 1, 2011

We were friends before we could walk, we always picked up where we left off, so many many great memories of our friendship through the years. You will be missed.

In Loving Memory...

MJ Cassell/Guisler

May 1, 2011

We were friend before we could walk, we could always pick up where we left off, so many memories of many many years. You will be deeply missed my friend. Mary Jo

Dave Quillman

May 1, 2011

Julie, I will never forget you and the friendship we had in Junior High. I cherish the memories of you and the bike rides we went on. You were a good person and a good friend. I will miss you. :(

Brian Huebner

May 1, 2011

My dear Julie, I miss you so much and know I am not the only one you brought so much joy to. You will always be in my heart, my soul and memories. I love you. Brian Huebner

Jim Paar

May 1, 2011

Julie, we will all miss you. You were a great and loving soul, who touched many.'You will be nissed ny friend

Carol Ott

May 1, 2011

Julie made people happy just by being around her. She had the BEST laugh. She raised a wonderful son that she was SO INCREDIBLY proud of. Peace my friend Julie...

tiffanee vasquez

May 1, 2011

Julie will be missed by many including all the boys she was a second mom too. Julie raised a great young man and we know she is looking over him. We love you julie!

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