Roberta Costello
Belleville | Save
Roberta L. “Bobbie” Costello, Stearns, 69, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, February 4, 1957, in Rome, NY, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.
Bobbie worked as an accountant for Westview Baptist Church where she served for 19 years. She was also a youth pastor at St. Matthew’s Church in Belleville, where she led and ministered young people and impacted so many lives. Bobbie was a good and faithful servant and dedicated her life to bringing people to the Lord. Her positive and uplifting personality was a breath of fresh air to any person she met. Bobbie had the gift of gab, and would boast of her love for her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Bobbie was known for making every birthday, holiday, or family dinner, special. Her desserts were impeccable, her house was warm, and she poured detail and love into everything she did. If you walked into her home, you were instantly met with warmth, good food, love, and a safe space no matter who you were. She loved being a second mother to anyone who needed one.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents: Robert and Georganne Stearns
- Brother: Tom
- Sister: Lori
Surviving are her:
- Husband: Charles “Chuck” Costello of Belleville, IL
- Children:
- Cole (Lexi) Costello of Saint Louis, MO
- Josh (Michelle) Costello of Troy, IL
- Grandchildren:
- Tallis Troxel-Costello
- Jordyn Costello
- Giavanya Costello
- Sofia Costello
- Sisters:
- Sue
- Janie
- Beloved fur baby: Cooper
- Lots of nieces, nephews and friends
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation: Visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026 and 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday October 19, 2026 at Troy Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL 62294.
Services: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Troy Methodist Church with Sue Busler officiating. Casual attire and bright colors are encouraged, come as you are!
Kurrus Funeral Home
