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  • Visitation

    Memorial Visitation:
    Friday, September 2, 2022
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    • Full Obituary

      Michael C. Cristel, 74, of Highland, IL, passed away, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Highland.

      He was born December 3, 1947, to Charles and Catherine (nee Patrok) Cristel. On February 10, 1968, He married Linda Reagan, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caseyville, IL.

      Michael graduated from Collinsville High School in 1965 and served in the U. S. Marine Corp Reserves for six years. He was an ironworker with Local #392 in E. St. Louis, IL, and a member of the Highland Pistol Club where he enjoyed shooting trap and skeet. Michael also loved to fish and spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Catherine Cristel.

      Michael is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Cristel, Highland, IL; son, Michael E. Cristel, MN; daughter, Laura (Brian) Grady, NV; grandsons, Seth Michael Cristel, Jackson Cristel, and Garet Michael Grady; granddaughter, Isabelle Grady; brother, Rich (Linda) Cristel, Edwardsville, IL; niece, Catherine (Brad) Straubringer; nephew, Nathan Cristel, Highland, IL; 2 great-nephews; 1 great-niece.

      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s, the Highland Pistol Club or St. Joseph Hospital, Highland.

      Memorial Visitation: Friday, September 2, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

      Interment: at a later date

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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    6 Condolences
     
    1. Shirl Ackermann / August 25, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      We are so sad to get the news of Mickys passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda and their family.
      Shirl & Bob Ackermann

    2. Robert Ackermann / August 25, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      Linda, our condolences to you and your family. No more pain and suffering as he rides on the wings of angels.

      Our deepest sympathy,

      Bob and Shirl

    3. Jerry L. Goodwin / August 26, 2022 at 11:00 am

      We wish to convey our sincere condolences to you and your family. Solace comes with knowing he has no more pain. Our prayers are with you. May God give you peace.

      Sincerely,
      Jerry and Cheryl Goodwin

    4. Sue Gillespie / August 26, 2022 at 11:39 am

      Linda, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

    5. Julie LaFrance / August 30, 2022 at 1:04 pm

      Linda and family, Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Chris and Julie LaFrance

    6. Marsha Martin / August 30, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      Linda so sad for your loss, my prayers & condolences to you and your family. May God be with you. Marsha

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