Matthew Costello Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Matthew Costello of Eldridge, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 81, on November 7, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John L. Costello and Catherine A. Costello (Grabbe); his wife Shirley M. Wiese; his siblings, Mary Bennett (Bill), Pat Kroeger (Arlen), Frank Costello (Elma) and John R. Costello; and his siblings-in-law, Russel Wiese and Janet Dinter.
He is survived by: his former wife Charlene Twigg (Noel); his children, Yvonne Van Blaricom (Phil) of Eldridge and Brian Costello (Lisa); his grandchildren, Hunter (Kayla), Dillon, Lauren Van Blaricom, Chelsea LaCarte (Christian) and Tyler Costello; his great grandchildren, Kamryn, Lainey, Baker, Kai, Sage and Kamp; his siblings, Rita Smith (Dave), Sharon Spainhower (Ted) and Joe Costello; his sister-in-law Connie Costello; his siblings' children, Lori Ewoldt (Brad), Lonnie Twigg (Shannon) and Lea Rains (Eric); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Moriah Ewoldt, Markisa Tweed (Dustin), Morgan, Makylee (River), Malainie and Mashaila Ewoldt; his siblings' children, Jordanne, Zach, Carson Twigg, Alyssa, Faith and Dana Rains; Braxton and Nina Tweed.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. Ann Church (16550 290th St, Long Grove, IA 52756). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Scott Food Pantry, St. Ann's Knights of Columbus, or St. Ann's Parish.
