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Barbara Kosco Obituary
Barbara Kosco, 88, of Fish Lake, Indiana passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.
Barbara was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roy and Mary (Corsello) Kopischke.
On Aug. 15, 1970, Barbara married Francis "Frank" Kosco who preceded her in death on March 13, 2018. She was previously married to Martin Kranz who preceded her in death in September of 1967.
Barbara was a homemaker. She loved gardening and feeding the many species of birds. She was an active faithful member of St. Anthony Padua Catholic Church at Fish Lake.
Barbara is survived by her children, Michael Kosco of Indiana, Mark (Mary) Kosco of Illinois, Matthew (Linda) Kosco of Munster, Indiana, Mitchell Kosco of Ft. Myers, Florida, Scott (Krissy) Kosco of La Porte, Indiana, Karen Kranz of Middleton, Wisconsin, Tim (Cindy) Kranz of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Diana (Bert) Lindstrom of Mokena, Illinois; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and a sister, Cathy (Michael) Fiorio of Oak Forest, Illinois. Sons, Jim Kranz (2010), Michael Kranz (2015), and a brother, Ray Kopischke preceded her in death.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte, Indiana.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Fish Lake, Walkerton, Indiana. Reverend Michael G. Heimer will officiate.
Private burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in La Porte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, New York 10087.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Barbara's life or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com.
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Deb & AJ Micetich
October 12, 2024
Barbara will surely be missed. We became good friends and watched out for one another. She's was a wonderful woman and her son Scott and our son Michael became friends as well. Her husband Frank was the first one there to respond to neighbors and emergencies, and Barb followed close behind. I can't say good-bye, but I can say with confidence and joy,
"Until we meet again, our friend, in Heavenly Paradise.
Love, AJ Micetich & Deb Micetich
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October 9, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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