Obituaries

Betty J. Kost

October 4th, 1926 – November 25th, 2022

Betty J. Kost, 96, of Canton, IL , passed away at 9:26 am on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Red Oaks Estates in Canton. She was born on October 4, 1926 in Canton, the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Conrad) Flynn. Betty married William R. Kost on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947 in Canton. William preceded Betty in death on December 22, 2006.

Surviving are her son Jodie (and Robbin) Kost of Canton, IL, 3 grandchildren, Connie Freund of Newark, DE, Cathy (and Matt) Derry of Canton, and Jeff (and Christina) Kost of Avon, IN, 6 great-grandchildren, Alyssa Freund, Evan Freund, Noah Buhl, Briley Kost, Megan Kost and Cadence Kost, 1 sister, Lila Williams of Canton, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, Robert Flynn, and 1 sister, Mary Brown.

Betty retired from Canton School District #66, where she worked in the cafeteria. She also worked at S.S. Kresge in Canton, and for Flynn Building Materials in Canton. She loved to sew, knit, crochet, play BINGO, work crossword and jigsaw puzzles. While a resident at Red Oak, it gave her great pleasure to crochet winter hats and share them freely with the residents and staff.

Betty’s prize possessions were her library card and her cats, Belle and Beau, being her last 2.

A graveside service will be held in the Astoria Cemetery at 2 pm on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Pastor Penny Frame will be officiating. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty's name may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society in Canton, IL.

Condolences

November 25th, 2022

So sorry for your loss!

Pete & Dee Egleton

November 25th, 2022

So sorry for your loss...prayers!.....Anni Mitchell and Bill Burnham

November 25th, 2022

So sorry for your loss, prayers for all the family.
Tony & Cindy Clements

November 25th, 2022

Jodie,Robin and family, so sorry for your loss. May god help you through these difficult days. Bob and Susie Bucher🙏

November 25th, 2022

So very sorry for your loss! My deepest condolences to Jodie and Robbin and the whole family.

November 26th, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss.
Betsy & Gerry Nolan

November 26th, 2022

Jodie & Robbin, & all families
So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Your Avon Lady Bev & Gary Taylor

November 26th, 2022

Jodie and Robbin so sorry for the loss of your mom.You will remember her in your memories forever.

November 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Prayers Alan and Georgiana Clemens

November 26th, 2022

Sorry for everyone's loss

November 26th, 2022

Sorry for your loss Bob and Peggy Spencer

November 26th, 2022

May her memory be a blessing. Steve Shaw

November 26th, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. Marsha Thomas

November 26th, 2022

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

November 26th, 2022

So sorry for your families loss.Gayle Easley

November 26th, 2022

Condolences from Valerie Stanley and family

November 26th, 2022

Praying for comfort during this time. I really enjoyed caring for her at Red Oak.Sandi Jackson

November 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss Carol Welch

November 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. I am a friend of sisters Mary and Lila and we use to get together with Mary for lunch when she was visiting Betty from Mo. thinking of you!

November 26th, 2022

We are sorry for your loss. Bob and Melba Baker

November 26th, 2022

Sorry for your loss. I was happy to have known Betty since Jr High. ❤️

November 26th, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Prayers. Tommy and Pam Trone

November 26th, 2022

Jodie and Robin, so sorry for your loss. Pam Kovach

November 26th, 2022

Jodie, Robbin and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss.
Your Mom was a very generous lady.
God bless you all.
Mary Jo

November 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss, Robbin and Jodie and family Linda Hamm

November 26th, 2022

Our condolences …Betty was a very nice lady we had the privilege to know. Lynn and Phyllis Jarvis

November 26th, 2022

My sympathy in the loss of your Mother. God granted her a long life. Jane England Gilson

November 26th, 2022

Robbin, Jodie, and families, my sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of your mother. Carolyn Cripe

November 27th, 2022

I am glad you held my hand and said my name one last time. It breaks my heart knowing you aren't here anymore but I know now that you are no longer in pain.
Prayers and condolences to Betty's family.
I am glad met you cousin.
Love you.

November 27th, 2022

Thinking of you and your family

November 27th, 2022

we are sorry to hear of your loss! Gene & Connie Lockard

November 27th, 2022

Sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel and Becky Hamm

November 27th, 2022

Prayers for your family at this time.
Lauren an Luke Collins

November 28th, 2022

I was so sorry to learn of Betty’s death. All of the old family members are gone now, I think. Condolences to you, Jodie, and to the rest of the family.

November 28th, 2022

Dee Dee(Payne)Doubet

November 28th, 2022

So sorry for your loss Jody. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Wilson

November 28th, 2022

So, so sorry for your loss. Betty will be greatly missed! Cherish those precious memories. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Donna Shirley

November 29th, 2022

Jodie and family…so sorry for your loss of Betty. She will be missed by many. I am Arlene Spencer’s daughter, Barb Danner’s niece. Again, so sorry. Judy Spencer Brown💐💐🙏

November 29th, 2022

So sorry for your family's loss. It is always hard to lose someone you love. I know she is at peace now and that's comforting! Betty lived a very full life and you made her last years very comforting to her. - Cindy Painter

November 30th, 2022

Robbin and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Carol Buchanan (Havana SRC)

December 9th, 2022

Condolences to each of you
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