James P. DeCoster

James P. DeCoster obituary, Romeoville, IL

James P. DeCoster

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Anderson Memorial Chapel & Heartland Cremation Services

606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

505 Kingston Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446

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James DeCoster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Memorial Chapel & Heartland Cremation Services - Romeoville on Aug. 14, 2025.

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James P. DeCoster age 74, of Romeoville, IL., passed away at his residence on August 13, 2025. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Barbara L. DeCoster; loving father of Miranda (Robert) Sedlacek, Rebecca DeCoster, Kimberly (Christopher) Angeloni and Elizabeth DeCoster; devoted grandfather of 6; fond brother of Lawrence DeCoster, Timothy DeCoster, Monica (David) Reusch and the late Bonita (late Joseph) Spurney, Madelyn (Harry) Clapeck and Maureen DeCoster; many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday August 21, 2025, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Anderson Memorial Chapel 606 Townhall Dr. Romeoville, IL., funeral service Friday August 22, 2025, 9:30 am from the funeral home to St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Romeoville, IL. for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Anderson Memorial Chapel & Heartland Cremation Services

606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446

Send Flowers

Aug

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

505 Kingston Dr., Romeoville, IL 60446

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.