Jacquelyn D. Costello, nee Pittner, age 70, of Naperville, passed away suddenly, Jackie was a longtime educator in South Berwyn District 100 at Emerson and Irving Schools; Graduate of St. Domitilla Grade School, Hillside, IL, Immaculate Conception High School Elmhurst, IL and Northern Illinois University; proud member Illinois Education Association; cherished wife of Timothy for over 47 years; devoted mother of Meghan (Ryan) Krause; proud grandmother of Alice and Catherine Krause; dear sister of David (Sue) Pittner and Suzanne Pittner; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, September 20, 2020, 12:00 noon until time of funeral service beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please note that the family thanks all attendees in advance for their show of support, however facility capacity is limited and we request all attendees maintain social distancing, wear a mask and be respectful of the time so all have a chance to pay their condolences. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
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Mary Klug
Tim, I cannot tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your Jackie. I remember you two as high school sweethearts; truly a lifetime love.
I’m so very grateful to have seen you both at our reunion which you both worked so hard to organize. Thank you again. You and your family are in my prayers. Mary
Rosemary Schmaus
Thanks , Jackie for your never ending smile and warm hugs. Thanks for being such a wonderful friend. We had great times at Emerson, and even more fun after school was over. We were Berwyn Buddies for years and years. I’m sorry you had to go so soon. You will be in my heart always.❤️
Anne Bennett and John Chadwick
Tim, Meghan and Family,
We are shocked and deeply and profoundly sadden by the sudden passing of Jackie. John and I just loved her so much. Jackie was so much fun! I loved to hear about her passion for reading and her grandbabies. We always had so much to talk about and she was always so positive about everything in life. It is no wonder that she was such a positive inspiration to her students, colleagues, and family. No doubt Jackie is the brightest of Heaven’s angels. We will miss her so much!!!
Paul Costello
Very sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. What a tragic and sudden loss. My thoughts are with Tim and Meghan during their time of sorrow and sadness. Sending peace and love.
Your cousin,
Paul Costello
San Mateo, CA
Jim Weniger
Tim, I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember your wife from her days at IC. Judy and I will keep her and your family in our prayers. God bless both of you.
Michelle Bozic
Dear Tim, Meghan, and Family,
My sincere and deepest condolences for you at the loss of Jackie. I was deeply sadden to hear the news of her passing. I worked with her for many years at Emerson School. I found her to be a kind, warm, loving, and giving person. She was a beloved teacher to all of the students that were lucky to have had her. She was very generous to me in my first years as a starting educator. We had so many good times working with the students and our fellow teachers. I will cherish those memories as well as the ones of her and other teacher friends at fun after school get-togethers, events like my wedding and retirement parties. I’m so grateful that I got to know her.
Jackie always spoke with such love for her family. I wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Michelle Bozic
Nancy and Robert Peterson
Dear Tim and your Family,
Bob and I are deeply saddened to hear of Jackie’s passing. May all your loving memories of Jackie bring you peace, comfort and strength.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest condolences,
Nancy and Bob Peterson
Audrey Allen
Sharing your sorrow in the loss of Jackie who was special to so many. My condolences to the family.
With deepest sympathy, Audrey Allen
Chris Kukla
We were so sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and classmate at IC Catholic Academy. We know she will be greatly missed. Our condolences and prayers to her family.
Chris and Jim Kukla
tmjacobson16
Tim and all your family, may you have peace that passes all understanding. Sharing your loss, Therese Masters Jacobson
Joe Zanghi
I am so deeply saddened about the loss of Jackie. A classmate and wonderful lady who will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim and his family.
Diane Dahlgren
Sending prayers to Tim, Meghan, David, and the family. Jackie will be missed. I always knew my cousin as a kind person with a smile on her face.
Betty Hallen
My sympathy Tim and Meghan and family.
Betty Hallen
My sympathy to Tim, Meghan and family. Betty Hallen
Steve Hamilton
Tim, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We can all find comport in the special memories we share, Jackie will be missed.
Camille Koch
I am so sorry to hear about Jackie’s sudden passing. I worked with Jackie at Emerson School for three years. I always found her to be pleasant, positive, friendly, hardworking, and a beloved teacher. She always went the extra mile for her lucky students. Tim, Meghan, and family, you are all in my thoughts during this most unfortunate time. My condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Cammie Koch
Sadie Walton
Words can not begin to express my deep sorrow at the loss of Jackie. Jackie was a teacher to my sisters and me. Jackie was a coworker and colleague when I grew up and taught at Emerson with her. Jackie was a family friend. She was the reason I am a teacher today. Her teaching style was ahead of its years. We were doing project based learning before the internet even existed! Jackie loved and cared for all who crossed her path. The world needs more Mrs. Costellos!
Cindy Heberling
So sorry to hear of my cousin Jackie’s passing! We grew up together from weddings to our baby’s birth. Going to miss her beautiful smile and kind heart.
Kim Blackmar
Dear Tim and family…
I miss my lovely next-door neighbor. She and I shared a love of gardening and just a wave and good laugh.
My heart breaks for you and us all…
Kim
Greg Kocourek
Ms. Costello was my 5th grade teacher. I now teacher middle school, and I guess that says it all. I had great teachers in school that modeled the type of contribution that I could make in the profession, and Ms. Costello was certainly one of those teachers. She was always kind, and she encouraged us to think about our community. In particular, I remember a lesson in which we read a children’s book that told the story of Columbus’ arrival from the perspective of Native Americans. Thank you for being my teacher, and my condolences to your family and everyone who knew you well. Greg Kocourek