Crawfordsville Journal Review - - Darlington, June 2, 1942 --John E. Kostanzer, 80, furniture dealer who had been active in the business life of the city for more than half a century, died at his home, 308 S. Green Street, at 7 o'clock Sunday night. Death was due to a heart ailment form which he had suffered for the past two months. Mr. Kostanzer had spent all his life in this city. One of a family of 16 children he went to work as a boy in the furniture store his father first opened in 1850. In 1890, he entered partnership with his brother, Herman Kostanzer, as A. Konstanzer's Sons." The business became known as the "JE Kostanzer & Son Store," in 1939 when his son, Paul became associated with him in the business. Mr. Kostanzer wa snoted as one of Crawfordsville's pioneer business men who contributed much toward building the city. He had traveled extensively and his marriage to Edith A. Lane took place at Westminster Abbey, London, England, during one trip abroad. He was born in this city on Feb 1, 1862 the son of Anthony and Jeanette Kostanzer. The survivors include the wife; 3 sons, Paul H of this city; John L of San Diego, Calif and Fred A. of Los Angeles; a daughter, Mabel L. Kostanzer of Sandoval, ill; a brother, Herman Kostanzer, of this city and two grandchildren, harry L. Kostanzer of this city and Anna R. Kostanzer of San Diego. Funeral services will be held at the Hunt & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. RG Riemann, pastor of the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church in charge. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.