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Ruby Gail Kostra

April 7, 1939 - November 29, 2021

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Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 |
Saturday 12/4, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Service
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 |
Saturday 12/4, 4:00 pm

Ruby Gail Kostra (nee Wood), 82 of South Holland, IL passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward Kostra; daughter, Donna Lynn Kuehne; grandchildren, Craig (Kristy) Kuehne and Katie (Sean) Freed; 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Ruby Elizabeth Wood; sisters, Virginia Lee Lovrich and Delma Jean Kosey.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00-4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory would be appreciated.

Ruby Gail retired from the Montessori Children’s School House in Hammond, IN after 30 years of service. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling. She will be missed by all who knew her.

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Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Saturday 12/4, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Service
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Saturday 12/4, 4:00 pm

Ruby Gail Kostra (nee Wood), 82 of South Holland, IL passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Edward Kostra; daughter, Donna Lynn Kuehne; grandchildren, Craig (Kristy) Kuehne and Katie (Sean) Freed; 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Ruby ElizabethContinue Reading

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Hal and Polly Layer left a message on January 8, 2022:
Just heard about Gail. Our condolences. She was a great lady. I hope you are ok and please keep in touch.
James and Patricia Jolly left a message on December 13, 2021:
In memory of Ruby Gail Kostra, James and Patricia Jolly lit a candle
James Jolly left a message on December 13, 2021:
Dear Old Friend Ed: So sorry to hear of your loss. Gail was a wonderful lady and I know you will have many great memories to share. You and I go back to Harrison Grade school, Cub Scouting and RHS. I am grateful for knowing you and Gail. May God Bless you and yours and ease your grief. Jim and Pat Jolly
Dennis Cullen left a message on December 7, 2021:
A cheerful person who laid the foundation for my daughter's education Gail, a friend, will be missed.
james r. haworth left a message on December 4, 2021:
Ed sorry to hear about Gail. Not able to attend funeral. We always remember Gail as being cheerful. I would like to call you in about 2 weeks.
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john & elizabeth orfe left a message on December 2, 2021:
Betsy and I express our deepest condolences on the homegoing of Gail; we thank Ed and her for years of friendship and appreciate deeply her committment to educating generations of students. John & Elizabeth Orfe - Schererville, IN
Tony & Myra Jeskey left a message on December 2, 2021:
So sorry that Gail has passed. We recall fondly the many family outings together while we were working at Campbell Soup Company. Gail always smiled and was such a warm and caring person. We wish Ed and the family strength in dealing with their loss.
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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