John W. Costello, 71, of Granite City, IL, passed away at 9:50 a.m. Fri. Feb. 28, 2025 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab in Jersevyille, IL.

He was born Dec. 19, 1953 in White Hall, IL to the late Francis and Elizabeth (Marshall) Costello.

John was a farmer for most of his life and loved rodeo.

He is survived by 4 children: Billy (Stacie Griggs) Costello of Palmyra, IL, Robert Lynn (Christy Dossett) Costello of Murrayville, IL, Mindy Ann (Frank) Steward of Medora, IL and Brianna Elizabeth (Alec) Johnson of Springfield, IL; 6 grandchildren: Dylan Elliott, Kendra Hartwig, Clayton, Costello, Claire Costello, Kolton Costello and Konner Costello; a brother: Patrick Costello of White Hall, IL; 3 sisters: Mary (Eldon Rose) Thomas of Winchester, IL, Gloria (Bob) Killebrew of Wood River, IL, Teresa (Phillip) Schaub of Jacksonville, IL; former brother-in-law and dear friend: Ronnie Thomas of Winchester; former spouse: Alma "George" Elliott of Greenfield, IL; many nieces and nephews including a special niece: Rhonda (Andy) Nash of Winchester; his best friend: Leonard Jankowski of Granite City; and his sweet fur babies: Max, Midnight and Tiny.

The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at www.wojstrom.com.