"I\'ll never forget kristti\'s kindness every time i walked into the bowling alley. Her smile was so contagious, and she was such a joy to be around. She will sadly be missed. may the good Lord wrap his arms around her family, and hold them tightly until the hurting subsides, and may he wipe away every last tear they shed for her. Mannnnnnnnyxxxxxxxxx and prayers. Andrea, Les Braun, brittany walker and family, michael and Jasper Walker"
In loving memory of
Kristin K. "Kris" Ostwald
November 13, 1971 - November 26, 2020
A Celebration of Life service for Kris will be held Sunday, April 25th, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the North Kossuth Golf Club in Bancroft. There will be a balloon release at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to her family through the "Support Family" link on her obituary page or they may be directed to the Kris Ostwald Benefit Fund fund established at Iowa State Bank, 415 East State Street, Algona, IA 50511.
On November 13, 1971, Kristin Kaye was born to Richard and Julie (Reed) Droessler of Bancroft. At a very early age, Kris learned that she was chef of the house and would make delicious meals for her family and the many gatherings that were held at the farm.
Kris attended St. John's Catholic School in Bancroft until 1989 when the high school closed and she then transferred to North Kossuth High School in Swea City graduating in 1990. She attended the University of Iowa before moving back home to attend Iowa Lakes Community College to become a registered nurse.
She began working at the Bancroft Clinic - Kossuth Regional Health Center where her love and compassion truly shined for the patients who entered the door. This compassion and her big heart truly stood out as she would help anybody at any time.
Kris was well known for her pizza making and her baking skills. She was the top chef at Leisure Lanes Bowling Alley in Bancroft making hundreds and hundreds of pizza each year.
The bowling alley is where she met the love of her life, Randy Ostwald "Oz". It may not have been love at first sight, but it was a love that could not be broken. Oz and Kris were married on April 25, 2005. To this union, Oz brought three children, Shaunya, Brandon and Anne, who she loved as her own.
Even though she enjoyed being a nurse, she had another calling - baking. In 2005, she decided to retire from nursing to start her own business - The Cake Ladys. Kris, along with the help of her family, baked everything from gingerbread men to wedding cakes. She also catered meals to local businesses where she was able to continue to touch so many lives.
In addition to Oz, her other greatest love was the love for her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews teaching them how to crack eggs into a bowl almost before they could walk.
Kris had a heart of gold and she could not say no to anyone. She would open her home to those in need. She was always there to listen to the mundane complaints to the life changing events happening in someone's life. She gave and gave, her time, her baking goods and donating Scentsy products she sold to help with benefits to aid in others' needs.
In 2018, she was diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma which caused her arm to break and ended her pizza making and baking business. During her long and courageous fight with cancer, she continued to spread her positivity and happiness through her snapchats and text messages she sent every day to everyone she knew.
At the young age of 49, Kris was called to Lord on November 26, 2020. Despite her many struggles in her life, she never lost her faith.
Kris is survived by her husband, Randy Ostwald of Bancroft, her children, Anne Ostwald and her fiancé Jason Carney of Boone, Brandon Ostwald and Stephanie Schiltz of Algona, Shaunya Smith and her husband, Aaron of Corwith, her mom, Julie Droessler of Bancroft, siblings, Kim and Clint Meyer of Swea City, Deb Kajewski of Burt, Jeff and Jasmine Droessler of Johnston, and Kevin and Cynthia Kain of Raleigh, NC; her in-laws Melvin and Shirley Ostwald of Whittemore; and brother-in-law Mark Ostwald of Whittemore; godparents Don and Diane Reed of Harcourt; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, a great niece, and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her dad, Richard; and her grandparents, Max and Joyce Reed and Frank and Agnes Droessler.
A private family service was held at this time.
Tributes
"I\'m so sorry to hear of the passing of Kris. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and my she rest in peace. "
"Sending our thoughts and prayers to Kris\'s family during this difficult time. Dave & Betty Shillington"
"Our condolences to you Ozzie, Julie and the whole family. LeRoy & Linda D Sukalski"
"Deepest Sympathy to all of the family with the loss of Kris!!
Such great Memories with her!!
She will truly be missed!!
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!!
LOVE YOU!!??
THE SEWICKS,RANDY,LORI AND FAMILY!!"
"Kris was such a compassionate and smart nurse. She was a delight to wok with. Fly high with the angels Kris."
"Dear Julie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy and Paul Berte"
"Dear Julie, Thinking of you and praying for you. Nancy and Paul Berte"
"My prayers and sympathies to the family! Kris was a special person...and I already miss her...and her cooking ? Thank you Kris for your friendship. God bless and rest in peace my dear friend!"
"Ozzie, Julie and family....my heart goes out to you. Kris was the kindest, most loving person I knew. Our heart to heart chats are sure going to be missed. Fly high my beautiful friend, I am a better person for knowing you. "
"Kris was a friend to everyone. She will be missed and I am a better person for having know her. Love to all of her family. Prayers."
"My heart goes out to all of you, I am so sorry. Praying for Gods peace for all of you."
"I\'ll never forget the Christmas eve when i called you at 10 PM to help me wrap presents and we wrapped till 2 am. I\'ll never forget the benefit you and oz did for my grandson Kennedy. You were the most giving person. "
"So very sorry for your loss. "
"May you all feel the blessing of knowing Kris is in a better place, at peace in the presence of the Lord. With deepest sympathy. "
"It was a pleasure to work with Kris with the bowling leagues in Bancroft thru Spencer USBC."
"So sorry for your loss. My husband Chad worked with her at the bowling alley years ago and the fact that Chad remembers her says a lot, as he has a terrible memory. He recalls her kindness, fun, and joy in life and frankly she was an awesome person. Peace to your family"
"Kristi was one in million the sweet voice of an angel cute little laugh it seemed to make everything. Alright. My God Bless Her. Praying for the family"
"Ozzie Julie and family My heart breaks for all of you. Kris was so special and she was the best person, her smile and personality was infectious. Rest In Peace Kris. You now have a special angel in heaven watching over all of you. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family ."
"I\'m so very sorry, Julie, Kris, was a very special person, so kind, to veryone, she was an outstanding nurse, The Lord needed her precious smile in Heaven, Eternal Rest Grant Unto Her, ?"
"Krissy was one of a kind. She was always the calm and positive in any situation. "
"Ozzie, Julie and family - You have our deepest sympathies and prayer. Kris was such a good person. Her kindness shown in all she did and in the way she treated all people. A job well done Julie. May the happy memories you have and share as you grieve your loss bring you a small measure of peace and comfort. Eternal rest has been granted to Kris and God?s perpetual light is shining upon her. She is now resting in peace. "