John Nicholas Kost, 99, of Western Springs

John Nicholas Kost, a 99-year-old Korean War veteran, has passed away in Western Springs, Illinois. Born in 1927, Kost served 32 years in the U.S. military, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War, having served with the 7th Infantry Division. His life was marked by extensive military service and a long-standing companionship with his late wife, Miriam Ann Yanik.