Marie P Costigan

Marie P. Costigan, 96, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025 at LaBella of Clifton. She was born at home on the farm in Irwin, IL on October 1, 1928, daughter of Thomas and Marie (Filiatreault) Maley. On August 27, 1949, she married James W. Costigan, at St. James the Apostle Church in Irwin, and resided in Kankakee. They were married for 38 years; and had two sons, Patrick and Michael. Marie was a resident at LaBella of Clifton, (formerly Merkle Knipprath Nursing Home) since 2012. She made many friends there and enjoyed the activities and sitting outside in the sun. Marie loved to cook and bake and was known for her delicious coleslaw and salads; her holiday rum cake was a family favorite. She worked at area restaurants, such as Council Table, Rosie’s and Family Table, and in the deli at Festival Foods, in Bradley, and Eagle Foods in Crystal Lake. Marie also worked at O’Malley’s Pub Club Irwin for her niece, (late) Jane Schreifer, owner. She was a retired member of United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Surviving are her son, Michael and daughter-in-law LouAnne (Drazy) Costigan of Channahon, daughter-in-law Patricia (Wolles) Costigan of Crystal Lake, Grandchildren: Elizabeth Piwnicki of Crystal Lake, Andrew Costigan of Scottsdale, AZ, Emily Costigan of Los Angeles, CA, Daniel (Torie Tholen) Costigan of Minooka, Zachary Costigan of Chicago, and Timothy Costigan of Channahon. Great Grandchildren: Kelan, Tricia, and James Piwnicki and Savannah and Hudson Costigan, and several nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jimmy, son Patrick J. Costigan, brothers: Tom and Ed Maley, and sisters-in-law: Eileen Maley, Lucile Colthurst, Vernile Koerner, and Adele Drew. At Marie’s request, cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 428 S. Indiana Avenue, Kankakee, IL, followed by inurnment at Sts. Mary and Joseph Cemetery in Chebanse, IL. Marie’s family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at LaBella of Clifton, and the case workers from UpliftedCare for their excellent care and compassion during her time there. Arrangements are by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. Please sign her guestbook at www.clancygernon.com.

Marie P Costigan

October 1, 1928 - September 13, 2025