Jacob "Jake" Kostal

Jacob "Jake" Kostal obituary, Metropolis, IL

Jacob "Jake" Kostal

Jacob Kostal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home on Jan. 9, 2026.
Jacob "Jake" Aldrich Kostal, age 45 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 7:00 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026 at his residence.

There will not be any services.

Jake is survived by his mother, Suellen(Schreiner) Kostal; daughter, Kaitlyn Kostal; son, Justice Kostal (Jillian); sister, Melanie Hogan (Jenna); brother, Chrishon Davis; very special niece, Emily Hogan (Savannah).

Jake was preceded in death by his father, Aldrich Lauren Kostal, Jr.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com

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January 13, 2026

Melanie posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2026

Julie Earhart posted to the memorial.

January 12, 2026

Tommy posted to the memorial.

Melanie

January 13, 2026

I still can´t believe that you´re gone.. I love you so much, Brother. Rest Easy

Julie Earhart

January 12, 2026

Jake were all gonna miss you , you had a great big heart n you was a good friend to who ever needed one n back in the day you was so full of life , and you are again cause your in Heaven with no more pain or suffering . Until we see you again fly high again and be happy with your new wings ok . And you can watch and laugh at all of us when we have funny moments in our life ok .

Tommy

January 12, 2026

I had so good times with you, you had one of the biggest heart's of anyone I've ever meet, more recently you turn me on to some good music, rest easy Jake no more pain, see you when I get there.

Marcia Fielden

January 12, 2026

Gonna miss you Jake!

Rita Gower

January 12, 2026

I am so sorrry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Michelle Hogue

January 11, 2026

Met Jake through His Sister Melanie, Such a kindhearted ,Young Man Prayers for the Family and Friends Sorry For Your loss

Chrisshon Davis

January 11, 2026

Rest up lil Brother love you always gonna miss you.

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