Erika Margarethe Kostello's Obituary
Born May 29, 1926 in Breslau, Germany to Paul and Martha Deutsch and passed away on July 1, 2014 in Plano, Texas. Preceded in death by her husband, George Matt Kostello. Survived by her daughters, Barbara Van Riper and Priscilla Brown; her sons in law, Reid Van Riper and Jimmy Brown. She was Omi to Amie Mayes, Matt Van Riper and Harrison Van Riper; Ryan Brown and Christian Brown; and to her great granddaughters Emerson Erika Mayes and Madigan Rose Mayes; and sister to Gertrud Vess and her family. The family wants to thank the caregivers at Sunrise Living of Plano for the loving care mother received over the last 18 months and Waterford of Plano – Independent Living for the 3 years before. A graveside family service is scheduled.
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