Lois G. Ristow, 89 of Cissna Park passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on August 10, 1930 in Claytonville, the daughter of Daniel F. and Vita (McCray) Hamrick.

She married Paul Ristow Jr. on October 29, 1952 in Claytonville, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Loren “Buck”, Lloyd, Wayne, and Dan “Beaner”.

 

She is survived by two daughters, Colleen (David) Pihl of Champaign and Pam (Glen) Berger of Mahomet; two sons, Bruce (Pam) Ristow of Cissna Park and Sam Ristow of Cissna Park; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Steiner of Cissna Park and Maxine Geiger of Watseka.

 

Lois was a member of Claytonville U.B. Church. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Kankakee and was a nurse for over 51 years. She was affectionately known as “Nurse Lois” by her patients and as “Aunt Lo” by her nineteen nieces and nephews. Lois purposed that the greatest calling with which she could honor and please the Lord was to be a devoted and loving wife, make a home for her husband and children, and be a mother who loved her children and sacrificed for them.

Anyone is welcome to pay their respects by coming to Amity Cemetery near Goodwine on Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and greeting the family from their cars. A private graveside service will be officiated by Pastor Josh Denoyer.

 

Memorials may be made to the Claytonville U.B. Church or to the Cissna Park Fire Department and be sent to 239 N. 1500 E. Rd., Cissna Park, IL 60924.

 

Arrangements by Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

 

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