Elveena Kostelyk

Elveena Kostelyk, nee LaFleur, age 97, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Albert C. Kostelyk.  Loving mother of Ellen (Larry) Senffner, Sidney (Donna) Kostelyk, Jerry Kostelyk, Paul (Sheryl) Kostelyk, and Scott (Claudia) Kostelyk.  Cherished grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 39.  Dearest sister of the late Gerald (late Gertrude) LaFleur and late Sidney (Lois) LaFleur.  Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents Sidney and Nina LaFleur. Elveena was a longtime member of New Hope Church in Lansing. She worked for over 30 years as a Registered Nurse. Elveena was loved by her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Rev. Fred DeJong officiating.  Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Crown Point Christian School or Elim Christian Services .  For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and website at www.SMITSFH.com