Virginia M. Gostowski Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Virginia M. Gostowski of Benton, Illinois, whose life came to an end on December 3, 2024 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam Merkel and Lenoir Merkel (Murray); her husband Lawrence Andrew Gostowski; her daughters, Marline Gostowski, Rose Miller (Gostowski) and Ila Mahan (Gostowski); her brothers, Ogle Merkel, Alan Merkel, Jess Merkel and Henry Merkel; and her daughter-in-law Shawnda Gostowski.
She is survived by: her son Daryl Gostowski (Tina) of Thompsonville, IL; her grandchildren, Shane Gostowski (Tonya Mifflin) of Benton, IL, Myia Garner of Scott City, MO, Tammy Thrasher of West Frankfort, IL, Shannon Trusty of West Frankfort, IL, Russell Fry of West Frankfort, IL and Dylan Johnson of West Frankfort, IL; her brother Delmer Merkel of Peoria, IL; and her son-in-law Dennis Miller of Benton, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Leffler Funeral Home (401 E Main St, Benton, IL 62812). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery (12470 Oddfellow Ln, Benton, IL 62812).
