Helen Kostelnak's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in East Chicago, Indiana

Helen Kostelnak

July 20, 1923 - April 2, 2025 (101 years old)

East Chicago, Indiana

Helen Kostelnak's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in East Chicago, Indiana

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Fife Funeral Home

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Helen Kostelnak

July 20, 1923 - April 2, 2025 (101 years old)

East Chicago, Indiana

Helen Kostelnak Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Helen Kostelnak of East Chicago, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Helen left this world on April 2, 2025 at the age of 101, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Kostelnak to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Edward; her parents, Frank Lawinski and Josephine Lawinski; her siblings, Walter, Stanley Krol, Frank, Raymond Lawinski, Cecelia, Dolores Lawinski and Jean Piper; her daughter Barbara Knight (Ed) of Simi; and her grandson Gregory Knight (Sherri) of Newaygo, Mi..

She is survived by: her son Michael Koscielniak (Pamela Thompson) of Michigan City, IN.; and her grandchildren, Karen Soles (Scott) of Naperville, IL., Laura Knight Simmons (Richard) of Santa Clarita, CA. and Patrick Knight (Katrina) of Nipomo, CA.. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren, 4 great, great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial mass or contribution to a charity of your choice is appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fife Funeral Home



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