Elizabeth “Betty” L. Costigan


Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Costigan, 77, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25th at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO; burial in New Salem Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24th at the funeral home.

Betty was born November 13, 1942, in Olathe, Kansas, the daughter of John F. and Lena M. (Westerlin) Stumfoll.  She was a homemaker, loved to sew, and enjoyed many crafts. Betty was an excellent seamstress and embroiderer.  She enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, and traveling the country with her husband, Roger.  She especially loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and one brother.  Her survivors include her husband, Roger Costigan; six children: Michelle L. Thompson, Robert L. Thompson Jr. (Glenda), Cindy J. Downs (Willie), Karen Zumwalt (Kenny), Michelle Costigan-Allen, and Stephanie Costigan-Anspach (Kelley); nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Arrangements:  Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO   816-796-8600

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