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Bernadette COSTA Obituary
Bernadette Costa
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Bernadette Costa, 90, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015.
Bernadette was born Feb. 11, 1925, in Springfield, the daughter of Edward J. and Marie R. VonDeBur Quinn. She married Eugene C. Costa on Oct. 29, 1949, in Springfield; he preceded her in death on July 16, 2013.
Bernadette was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and a Samaritan at St. John's Hospital Guild.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth and Cecilia Catherine Quinn.
She is survived by her six children: Eugene E. Costa, Michael A. Costa, Martha M. Elafros, Elizabeth A. Kapnick, Edward Q. Costa, and David C. (Sharon) Costa; six grandchildren: Alison M. Bangs, Melissa A. Elafros, Meghan E. Kapnick, and Cecie, Catie and Charlie Costa; one great-grandson, Owen Bangs; and four siblings: Virginia Schullian, Jo. Anne Quinn, John Quinn, and James Quinn.
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1725 S. Walnut St., Springfield. Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeff Grant, celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Offerings for Masses may be made to: Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1725 S. Walnut St., Springfield, IL 62704.
The family of Bernadette Costa is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Joanne Gaston
February 25, 2015
Eugene, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our prayers are with you.
February 23, 2015
David, we are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a great person and an inspiration to everyone she met. May god bless your family during these times. from the staff of Mister Battery
John and Karen Fleischacker
February 22, 2015
Mike, we are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kevin Davlin
February 21, 2015
My prayers are with all of you. May she rest in peace with Our Lord God Almighty.
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