Christine Michael

Christine Carol Kohart Michael passed peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023 with her daughter Tami and her son Brad by her side. She lived a long, full life of caring, nurturing, and loving the people around her with her vibrant energy.

Born on May 14, 1936, in Penokee, Kansas to Everett and Nellie Kohart. She married William Douglas Michael on August 3, 1958 and they were married almost 40 years at the time of his passing in 1997. Together they lived in several states, including Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio, and settled in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1982.

Chris never knew a stranger and befriended everyone she met. She was an amazing caregiver to her children, grandchildren, and many, many others – being the mom or grandma that others needed. She made her house a warm, loving home where everyone felt welcome and cared for, made holidays so special that no detail was missed, and created unique and special memories for everyone who entered her life and became “family.” She was also adventurous – always happy to try new things, whether it be recipes, home décor, clubs or travel excursions. She was kind, giving, and generous to others and with life in general, always making each day special in some way.

Chris is survived by her two children, Tami Steinberger and Brad Michael (Vilona) and preceded in death by her son Gary Michael (Paula). She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, one brother, and preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

Visitation for Chris will be held at Baggerley Funeral Home, 930 South Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034 on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service will occur Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N Pomeroy Ave, Hill City, KS 67642, with burial to follow to Hill City Cemetery, Co Rd 384, Hill City, KS 67642.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to encourage donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.baggerley.com for the Michael family.