| Kimberly K. Kosmicki |
Kimberly K. “Kim” Kosmicki, 67, of St. Paul, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at CHI Health—St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by her loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Reverend Vince Parsons will celebrate the Mass, assisted by Deacons Neil Baquet and Phil Lukasiewicz.
Cheryl Kosmicki and Marlene Kosmicki were the lectors.
Amber Kosmicki and Shane Kosmicki were the Eucharistic ministers.
Gift bearers included J.T. Kosmicki, Jordan Lynch, Kinzley Lynch, Blake Barg, Lacey Barg, and Carter Kosmicki.
Musicians included Andrea Jerabek, Sherry Kosmicki, Carmen Kosmicki, and Mary Jo Serbousek.
Selections included “Here I Am, Lord,” “Prayer of St. Francis,” “One Bread, One Body,” “Song of Farewell,” and “On Eagle’s Wings.”
Casket bearers included Russell Kosmicki, Mike Lynch, Danny Barg, Chad Scheer, T. J. Kosmicki, Ted Schultz, and Rilye Sutherland.
Honorary bearers were Randy Schultz, Blake Schwartz, Amy Brandt, Carrie Braden, Ken Kunze, Cale Thomason, and Nicole Keehn.
Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.
Kim was born April 15, 1959, in Grand Island, the daughter of James “Jim” and Sondra “Sonny” (Lucht) Nelson. She grew up in various communities while her father worked in road construction. In the early 1960s, the family returned to St. Paul and lived on an acreage south of town. She first attended Country School District #15 (Bunker Hill) before later attending St. Paul Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1977.
Following graduation, Kim worked for her aunt and uncle on their dairy farm near St. Libory, as well as serving as baggage security at the Grand Island Regional Airport.
Kim then began working at Jack & Jill Grocery Store, later known as Hometown Market, where she served as a clerk and bookkeeper for forty-seven years. She was a dedicated employee who did every job there was to do around the store and became a staple of the business. Kim continued working there for the rest of her life.
Kim was united in marriage to Terry Kosmicki on June 5, 1982, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The couple was blessed with three children: Krystal, Ashley, and Clark.
Kim was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed many hobbies and activities, including hitting the slots at the casinos, attending races at Fonner Park, bowling, selling Avon, making chicken and noodles on Sundays, and supporting her grandchildren at their activities. She loved going on adventures with her children, visiting greenhouses, attending concerts, making crafts, creating wreaths, caring for baby calves, and feeding her baby deer.
Kim was the glue that held her family together. She was the peacekeeper and always made sure everyone had what they needed. Her family was the center of her life, and she was always there for them.
Survivors include her husband, Terry Kosmicki of St. Paul; children and spouses, Krystal and Danny Barg, Ashley and Mike Lynch, and Clark and Tara Kosmicki, all of St. Paul; eight grandchildren, J.T., Jordan, Kinzley, Carter, Blake, Lacey, Morgan, and Emily; sister and brotherin- law, Andrea and Russell Sutherland of St. Paul; nephew, Rilye and Tatum Sutherland, and their son, Roen; sisters-in-law, Sandy Kosmicki and Cecelia Smydra; brothers-in-law and their spouses, Melvin and Janet Kosmicki, Rich and Marlene Kosmicki, Randy and Cheryl Kosmicki, Tim and Bonnie Kosmicki, and Kenny Kosmicki; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James “Jim” and Sondra “Sonny” Nelson; grandparents, Buck and Blondie Lucht and Ellis and Florence Nelson; her in laws, Victor and Mary Kosmicki; and brothers-inlaw, Ernie Kosmicki and Don Smydra.
Condolences and memories may be shared with Kimberly’s family at www. petersfuneralhome.net.