Kristina Marie Giehl

Peoria - Kristina Giehl was born in Princeton, IL at Perry Memorial Hospital on August 13, 1978, the only child of Thomas J and Vicki F (Blunier) Giehl. She passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at OSF Transitional Care Hospital in Peoria, IL., surrounded by loved ones. She attended St. Louis Catholic School, Princeton Elementary School and graduated from Princeton High School in 1996. Kristina attended Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, graduating (Magna Cum Laude) in 2000 with a B. A. Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Specialization in Art. Kristina's work life included being an early childhood educator, elementary art teacher, and a customer care consultant. She was last employed by HGS in Peoria as a McDonalds Corporate Service Representative and production specialist. Art and creative endeavors were always of prime interest for Kristina. She participated in art shows and enjoyed exploring museums, especially art museums, when she was on vacation. Kristina loved decorating for Christmas, collecting Christmas ornaments, and designing her own Christmas cards. Friends and relatives looked forward to receiving her latest Christmas card depicting the adventures of Stocking Hat Sam, a character she created. Kristina continued to be a voracious reader and follower of Jeopardy. She loved music and the theater, especially performances sponsored by Festival 56. She was a lover of animals and frequently cared for the cats and dogs of friends and neighbors. Kristina is survived by her parents, Thomas and Vicki Giehl, her aunt, Bernadette (Giehl) West; numerous cousins and many family friends. She was especially close to her cousin, Susan West. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Otto and Rose (Meismer) Giehl, Victor and Florence (Tassart) Blunier; her uncles and aunts, Francis and Geraldine (Dietrich) Giehl; Eugene and Joann (Clarence) Giehl, Marvin "Bud" and Rose Mary (Giehl) Huber; and Joseph West. Kristina was a tissue donor to Gift of Hope. Cremation Rites Accorded. In lieu of flowers, her final wish was that the memorials could be directed to Friends of Strays or the Princeton Theater Groups, the nonprofit organization of Festival 56. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Mass to follow at St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton, IL on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. officiated by Monsignor Kruse. Graveside services to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton, IL. Online memorials and condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments

Kristina Marie Giehl

August 13, 1978 - September 13, 2022