Mary Kostelecky

A funeral Mass for Mary Kostelecky, 82, of Dickinson, will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Father Shannon Lucht celebrating. Entombment will take place in the Dickinson Mausoleum at a later date.


Visitation for Mary will be from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25th at Stevenson Funeral Home with a rosary and vigil service being held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.


Mary passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, surrounded by her family, at Sanford Health Center, Bismarck, ND.


Mary was born April 21, 1935 in Dickinson, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Sargiano) Lupo. Growing up she attended school in Dickinson, graduating from Dickinson Central High School. Following high school she met and married her high school sweetheart, Edwin J. Kostelecky on May 7, 1956 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson. They were blessed with four children, Doug, Debbie, Suzie and Bobbi, who they proudly raised together. The family moved to Watford City for a short time and later moved back to their lifetime home in Dickinson. Mary and Eddie enjoyed time together dancing, playing cards (especially pinochle), and bowling. Mary worked as a secretary for many years with Credit Bureau and later for American State Bank, retiring in 2001. Upon retirement, she took on a part-time job at Berg Elementary working in the kitchen; she loved to be around children. Mary was truly happy when she was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She supported both in any and all activities they pursued. Mary was their biggest fan. She also enjoyed following her sports teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Twins.


Mary is survived by her husband, Edwin; son, Doug (Bonnie) Kostelecky of Dickinson; daughters, Debbie Kostelecky of Dickinson, Suzie (Gary) Bren of Dickinson, Bobbi (Timmy Smith) Kostelecky of Denver, CO; sister, Lucille Zalesky of Dickinson; grandchildren, Heather Kostelecky, Lindsey Bren, Emily Bren, Travis Dorsey; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.


She is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lois Lupo; brothers & sisters-in-law, Joe & Ginny Lupo, Geno & Karen Lupo; baby brother, Joseph and baby sister, Catherine; brother-in-law, Arlen Zalesky, and grandson, Joshua Kostelecky.


Kostelecky Mary


Burial Date: May 26, 2017
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND
Church Queen of Peace Catholic Church

Funeral Mass: 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson