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Christy Stigailo Obituary
Christy Stigailo (nee Gulbrandsen), beloved wife of Robert Vostal; wonderful mother of Beth Stigailo and Amie (Andrew) Elliott; dear sister of Gwen Lazzarini (Gulbrandsen); grandmother of Lilly, Ruby and Telulah Ripstra and Faron French; passed away Friday, January 23. Christy brought a playful exuberance to her various careers, concluding with her most recent position at the Glen Ellyn Public Library where she introduced the raising of Monarch butterflies to the staff and patrons, inspiring the construction of a butterfly garden. Christy attracted people through her creativity, positive attitude and humor, maintaining a sense of playfulness, curiosity and wonder throughout her life.
A gathering to celebrate Christy's life will be held at her home on Saturday, January 31, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers or donations, Christy would encourage you to make something from scratch, visit your local library, and go for ice cream.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Keller
January 31, 2015
Christy was a delightful, loyal, caring and true friend. After spending time in her company, you felt the joy of being alive! She will be greatly missed by so many. . . . my life has been blessed by her friendship.
Teresa
January 31, 2015
Christy was a ray of sunshine every day! She always made me smile. What a gift she had for making our world a better place. She will be so missed.
Joe and Maureen Rooney
January 30, 2015
Christy found beauty in the simplest things in life.
Rest in peace dear friend.
January 29, 2015
Christy had a heart of gold, which she shared very liberally with us all....Christy would gladly help anyone she could...and with that marvelous smile beaming on you as an extra gift....Christy was was my pal through the years. A loving friend??????
Vaughan Nesslar
January 26, 2015
She will be so missed .Anything a friend needed you only had to ask and sometimes she saw the need and volunteered before being asked. I loved her so much. Vaughan
Jane
January 26, 2015
Christy was always doing something and she always made everything fun. From gardening, cooking, raising butterflies, bubble machines, woodworking, bird watching, exploring new places, sitting in the front yard with neighbors and friends and Bob and Jack, playing Kings in the Corner, making cement leaves, painting, and numerous craft projects, the list is seemingly endless. Always there to help when needed, always there with a smile and ideas. I have had the pleasure of living next to her for nearly 32 years. I can't even imagine how life is going to be around here without her.
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