COSTELLO, Della (Schenck) - b. May 15, 1857 - d. February 20, 1942

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Howard Courant
February 26, 1942

Della Schenck was born in Worthville, Kentucky on May 15, 1857, and departed from this life, February 20, 1942, at her home in Howard, Kanss.  She was the daughter of Julius P. and America Appligate Schenck.

In her early childhood her parents moved to Vevay, Indiana, and there at the age of twenty-five was united in marriage to Dr. J. F. Costello, and to this union was born three children, Mrs. Anna Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Lillian Campbell of Howard, Kansas and Harry G. Constello, who passed away August 12. 1924.

She became a member of the Baptist church at the age of fifteen, and attended school in Vevay, Indiana and later the girls' seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.  She moved to Howard fifty-four years ago, where she resided until her death.

Funeral services were held at her home in Howard, Sunday, February 22, 1942, at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. E. H. Milton.  Music was by Mrs. A.E. Rader and Mrs. Phillip Taylor.  The pall bearers were: Earl Nichols, Jess Cole, Archie Clark, Chris Leckliter, Dr. Frank Reid, and Ray Crawford.

Interment was in Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.

Cross reference: Please see obituary on her husband, John Francis Costello