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In Loving Memory

Kostelnik, Frances M. (nee Tapella)

August 21, 1925 - March 8, 2026

Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Kostelnik.  Dear mother of Robert J. (Marilyn) Kostelnik, Kenneth J. (Susan) Kostelnik and Carole (David) Branch.  Dear grandmother of Jeffrey (Lindi) Kostelnik, Mark (Jana) Kostelnik, Colleen (Troy) Graham, Zachary (Emily) Kostelnik, Kristofer Kostelnik, Amie (Cory) Grage, Timothy (Maggie) Branch and Jennifer (David) Tulley.  Dear great grandmother of Robert, Katherine, John Michael, Rosemary, Gillian, Elle, Milo, Mairin, Liam, Simon, Luke and Mason.  Dear sister-in-law of Florence Rees and Lynette Tapella.  Our dear aunt, great aunt, great great aunt, cousin and friend to many.

SERVICES:  Visitation at St. Ambrose Catholic Church (5130 Wilson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63110) on Monday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. until funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.  Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to Pathways Hospice or St. Ambrose Parish appreciated.

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4 thoughts on “Kostelnik, Frances M. (nee Tapella)”

  1. Dear Kostelnik family,
    I came to know and enjoy a wonderful friendship with Fran and Joe during the 1980’s and early 1990’s when I served as volunteer director for Incarnate Word Hospital. They were incredibly faithful and generous volunteers. Beyond that they provided me with. a shining example of marital commitment and Christ’s love. I plan to attend Fran’s service. Until then please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
    With sympathy,
    Janet Bartels Creath

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  2. Aunt Fran,
    You will be missed. I remember the family Thanksgiving that we celebrated many years at your home. You and Uncle Joe are missed.
    The Gronemeyers. Pam and Craig

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  3. Dear Tapella Family,
    Your Aunt Fran will be missed. I enjoyed her when she would visit Bee and Chuck.
    With love, Jackie Isola

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  4. It was a beautiful service today for Fran and family. I am sure she is happy to be with her hubby. God bless her and all the family.

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