Roseanne Costello

June 13, 1954 - July 27, 2020

Roseanne Costello Jefferson, Iowa Date of Death: July 27, 2020 A Graveside Service for Roseanne Costello, 66, of Jefferson, Iowa will be 10:30 am Thursday, July 30, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Jefferson, Iowa. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Roseanne Lee Costello, daughter of Harold Lee Murphy and Gloria Choate Murphy, was born June 13, 1954 in Jefferson, Iowa. She died at home with her family by her side on July 27, 2020. Roseanne grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School with the Class of 1973. On November 10, 1973, Roseanne married her high school sweetheart, Brian Costello. They made their home in Jefferson and were the proud parents of three children: Jennifer, LeeAnne, and Paul. She worked for many years as a clerk for Frigidaire and then later Electrolux before retiring. Roseanne loved to can vegetables and make salsa. She also enjoyed doing crafts, especially crocheting. Most of all she loved spending time with her family: they meant more to her than anything in the world. Roseanne was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, Susan Murphy; and a grandson, Justin Wika. She is survived by her husband, Brian Costello of Jefferson, IA; her children: Jennifer (Brian) Wika of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, LeeAnne (John) Sorensen of Henderson, Nevada, and Paul Costello of Jefferson, IA; two grandchildren: Jason Wika and Johannah Wika; her siblings: John Murphy of Jefferson, IA, Steve Murphy of Jefferson, IA, Jerry Murphy of Jefferson, IA, Michelle (Dale) Shriver of Ankeny, IA, and Andy (Judy) Murphy of Jefferson, IA; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. Online condolences may be left at www.sliningerschroeder.com. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home 515-386-2171