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Lois Christel Obituary
Lois Peake Christel age 88 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born the daughter of Dorothy (Stroh) Peake on October 17, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York. She is preceded in death by her mother; husband Robert Christel in October of 2024. She is survived by her beloved children Mark (Barb) Christel of Columbus & Beth Christel Kruse of Cincinnati, a host of dear friends, extended family & wonderful church family. Lois graduated from The Ohio State University School of Nursing class of 1958 and later received her master's in education. She was a talented cook & baker. During the Christmas season she was known for the thousands of Christmas cookies that she baked. In her spare time, she enjoyed tending to her flowers & volunteered her time at Netts Florist creating beautiful arrangements during Mother's Day & Valentines Day. She won several blue ribbons at the Clark County fair for her homemade bread & later won best of show at the Ohio State fair. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Forest Glen Legacy for the exceptional care & kindness extended to them during this difficult time & especially to Kim, Jeff, Mickey, Gina, Lily & Rose. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 11AM at First Lutheran Church 30 S. Wittenberg Ave. Springfield Ohio with Rev. Ann Schmid officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church of Springfield or Second Harvest Food Pantry. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com
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Mary Behrens
March 28, 2025
My condolences to your family. She was my nursing instructor at clark state nursing. She was a great instructor.
Rob and Carolyn
November 22, 2024
We are saddened to learn of Lois's passing. She was a remarkable person and did so much for so many. Many years ago she helped a family member as he struggled with a devastating illness. She was a good friend at MMC, and for many years after. Such a wonderful lady. She and Bob were quite a team! RIP dear Lois..RIP. Carolyn and Rob
Vicki Berg
November 22, 2024
Lois always had a wonderful smile on her face and was a pleasure to know. I remember her as she worked at MMC and did so much, especially when she worked in Infection Control. If you met Lois, you would never forget her. She not only provided her time at the hospital, but she took her personal time to offer assistance to my son, to help him decide what training/job he would succeed. Lovely, lovely lady. RIP
John Hursh
November 20, 2024
Heaven gained an angel. Lois was both a colleague at work and friend outside work. She and Bob were such a wonderful loving couple. Always enjoyed seeing both of them. Prayers of peace and healing for her family.
Zaira Zanin
November 18, 2024
Rest in peace, my friend. In addition to your domestic talents, you were a nurse and educator
extraordinaire. You will not be forgotten.
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