March 25, 1939 - February 17, 2021
William DeCoster, 81, passed away with his family by his side in North Riverside, IL.
Bill was born in Chicago, IL to Bill and Lottie DeCoster. His occupation was
in the printing business where he worked as a lithographer for 38 years. On October 8th, 1960 he
married Bernadine Alice Kosowski. They raised four caring children: Karen, Gary, Kathy and Kristen. He
was a lover of the Chicago Cubs, a member of the National Guard and the Army Reserve and
loved to camp, fish and spend time with his family. His best days were always with his beloved
Alice.
Bill was preceded in death by his father Bill, mother Lottie, brother Terry, sister Linda and
grandson Billy. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Alice DeCoster, his four children:
Karen (Jack), Gary (Kathryn), Kathy (Dave), and Kristen (Mike), 12 Grandchildren: Allison,
Lauren, Ashley, Missy, Patrick, Joe, Abby, Jack, Emma, Michael, and Mia and 7 great
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held at a later date when all family can be present.