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Sandra K. Kostecki

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Sandra Kostecki Obituary

Kostecki, Sandra K. (nee Anderson) of New Lenox, at Rush University Medical Center, Sunday, February 26, 2012. Age 67 years. Survived by her husband of 44 years Michael A. Kostecki. Also survived by several cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Bror and Helen Anderson and her brother Harold Anderson. Sandra was born in Joliet, July 31, 1944. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1962, Joliet Junior College in 1964 and the University of Arizona in 1966. She also held her Masters Degree in Education. Sandra began teaching at Eisenhower Elementary School in Joliet in 1966 and was an adjunct professor at Governors University. Sandy was currently a realtor with Coldwell Banker Honig Bell Reality and formerly with ERA Reality. Founding member of the Lupus Erythematosus Society of Illinois in 1972. Member of Judson Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Thursday, March 1 at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Kevin Comfort officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Judson Memorial Baptist Church will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Wednesday 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 P.M.

Published by The Trentonian on Feb. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Kostecki

31 Entries

Jennifer Bilthuis

March 6, 2012

So sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. I am glad she is no longer suffering. It was an honor to have known her. I knew her at Bethel and also real estate.

March 4, 2012

Dear Mike,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sandy. We went to school together and then were reunited when we were "Red Hatters" together. Know that ours prayers are with youl
Sincerely,
Skip and Kathy Sitar

Bonnie Gerstung

March 3, 2012

Dear Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Sandy have been through SO many things together, good times and hard times. I am so thankful Sandy is with Jesus and whole. Heaven is gaining quite a reunion of Bethelites. We all will miss her. I am praying for you.

Jean Hannah

March 3, 2012

Mike,
Sandy was such an inspiration and a delight to be around. I will miss seeing her. You are in my prayers.

Larry Mull

March 3, 2012

Mike, I just learned of Sandy's passing.
I hold the memories of the good times we had as part of the Bethel Church family. You were so wonderful together and Sandy was just a joy to everyone around her.
Remember the memories as we know she is with the Lord and is at peace. God bless you Mike as you go forward without Sandy... your Love for her will live on forever.
God Bless and Keep You... Larry

Ken and Peg Rice

March 3, 2012

Mike, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Sandy was a beautiful lady, who always had a smile everytime we saw her. She endured so many health trials, but kept her faith throughout it all. Even though we know she is resting in the arms of her Lord, she will be sadly missed by all.

Toni Nolin

March 2, 2012

Mike: We were so very sorry to hear about Sandy's passing. We so enjoyed our times at Bethel with all of you. Sandy was such a inspiration and lovely person to be around. The party started when Sandy got there. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Reg and Toni Nolin

Kris DeGraaf

March 2, 2012

Mike- we just learned of Sandi's home going... Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. What a beautiful lady- inside and out.
Art and Kris DeGraaf

March 2, 2012

I knew Sandy when I was principal of Eisenhower School and she was a third grade teacher and good at her job. She always had the students doing projects and learning by "doing". And, she taught with a smile. I am sorry for your loss as she was quite a person

David Allan

March 1, 2012

Mike - Was so sorry to learn of Sandy's leaving all of you here and going to live in Heaven where she will live in peace and comfort forever. How fortunate I was to have met her when the three of us talked then. Thinking of you so often.

Maggie Doré

March 1, 2012

Uncle Mike, we are so sorry for your loss and for not being able to be there with you. I will keep fond memories, like tap dancing on your porch and later jokes around the table of card games and nickels.

Dianne Davis

February 29, 2012

I came today to the wake I met you Mike , she was my third grade teacher seven years ago my twin sister died she came to her wake that meant so much to me and my Mother what a Great Lady!!!

Marion Pasternak

February 29, 2012

Mrs. Kostecki was my 3rd grade teacher at Eisenhower. She was my and everyone's favorite teacher-she was so much fun! I still remember the dance she taught us when we studied Mexico! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Audrey Spencer

February 29, 2012

Mike, I'm very sorry I can't be with today. Your loss is great, Sandy was a wonderful person, we will all miss her. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Barb Bednarczyk

February 29, 2012

Mike...I think back to the days when I subbed for Sandy at Eisenhower. She was an excellent teacher and an example to follow throughout my teaching career. May she rest in peace....

February 28, 2012

I remember Sandy as a young girl going to work at SilverCross Hospital. She use to pass by our home on the way to work. She always waved and said hi. She was such a beautiful girl. She will be surely missed.
Linda Lindblad Jursinic

Sharon Manning

February 28, 2012

I am really sorry for your loss. I had mrs. kostecki as a teacher the year she got married. She was a great teacher, she taught me spanish.

February 28, 2012

Dear Mike, sorry for you great loss, I have known of you and Sandy for many years. she and I played together when we were young. I know she was you sweatheart in high school. She and I started first job together at Silver Cross. She will be missed by many. Bernie Maloney

Janet Reardon

February 28, 2012

Sandy was such a brave person. Her passing will definitely leave a hole at our monthly luncheons.

February 28, 2012

Dear Mike,
We are now living in Pennsylvania, but keep checking the Joliet Paper for news and found this sad obituary of Sandy's passing. Please accept our most sincere sympathy.
Julie and Ross De Young

Joe Morin

February 28, 2012

So sorry to hear this sad news.
Sandy helped us sell our home a long time ago when no one else could. She was good at her job while being kind and personable to our family. Ours girls use to wave to her from the St. Jude playground during recess and spoke of her all the time.
Our condolences to her family and God Bless her.

William & Donna Lindblad

February 28, 2012

Mike, we a very sorry for your loss, and hope you are doing better with your leukemia. We were both very fond of Sandy since she was one of the kindess persons we have had as a friend to both of us. To lose a loved one something we have all had to contend with, and our hearts go out to you. It's too bad we live so far away and couldn't visit more often. Take care! Butch and Donna Lindblad (Scottsdale Arizona.)

"The tragedy of life is not so much what men suffer, but rather what they miss." And we will all miss Sandy.

Sandy, Mike and Corinne March 2011

Christine Krause

February 28, 2012

Dear Mike,

Our hearts are broken with such sadness. Sandy was a dear friend, wonderful neighbor and such a part of our family. The love, care, guidance and encouragement she gave Corinne as her godmother will always keep her as close in heart as if she were her second mom. Sandy was a woman we always admired. She had such great courage and strength. We will miss her laughter and her "creaky" little voice.

With heavy hearts,

The Krause Family
Christine, C.J., Corinne and Christopher

February 28, 2012

So sorry Mike & Family

Todd Hollenberg

February 28, 2012

It was my privilege to have served this fine and brave lady as a physician for several years. She always smiled in spite of the many hardships she had to survive. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Dr. Daniel Gutierrez Silver Cross Hospital

James Weber

February 28, 2012

Mike, I am sorry to hear of Sandy's passing. be comforted knowing she is with God.

Debbie Deal

February 28, 2012

Sandra's laughter will be missed. Her laughter was infectious and unique. I can hear her laughing in my memories of her.

glenda (coldwell banker honig-bell ) mcmahel

February 28, 2012

My thoughts & prayers are with the family

M Blevins

February 28, 2012

How sad I am to hear of Sandy's passing. She was the kindergarten teacher for my daughters - we all thought she was wonderful. I know she's been suffering with her affliction for years, but whenever I would see her she was always upbeat and always asked after my girls. She was a lovely person.

Jim & Marilyn Zeller

February 28, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Bonnie Schoenknecht Siebert

February 28, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you! I knew Sandy when We were young teachers in Dist. 86. She was a wonderful person.

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