Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
A service honoring and celebrating her life will take place at 11:00 am.
Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Memorials have been suggested to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund for veterans with Agent Orange https://www.vvmf.org/topics/Agent-Orange/
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RACINE – Crystal A. Churchija, 34, passed away at Ascension All Saints on July 14, 2025, after battling numerous health issues since her birth.
She was born in Racine on August 22, 1990.
Although Crystal’s health issues were a lifelong struggle, she found joy in Garth Brooks songs, as well as the beauty in birds and flowers, especially those she experienced on a family trip to Hawaii. She was dearly loved and cared for at home by her family, especially her mother, Maria.
She is survived by her mother and caretaker, Maria Candido; her sisters, Lisa (Jason) Hempel and Angel Gardiner; her nephews and nieces, Devonte, Anthony, Sorrina, and Ferrah Hempel, Marissa Candido, Ryan, Sean, and Ian Gardiner; her uncle, Daniel Churchija; as well as cousins and her extended stepfamily.
Crystal was preceded in death by her father, Christopher Candido on June 4, 2017.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. A service honoring and celebrating her life will take place at 11:00 am. Her interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund for veterans with Agent Orange https://www.vvmf.org/topics/Agent-Orange/
The Candido Family says
You fought long and hard and now it is time to rest. You will be missed Crystal. Rest in Paradise.
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Anonymous says
I know there was a line of people waiting to greet You as You passed through the Gates of Heaven. (How could they not?) I look forward to the day when I too, will pass thru the Gates and witness You Singing and dancing , Pain Free. LOVE YOU ❤️
RIP 🙏 💞💫
Janice Furst says
My heart goes out to in this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss of Crystal. I am Janice Furst, the mother of Monica Quadracci. We met many years ago at Children’s Wisconsin, both on our way to doctor appointments. When we see our girls again, they will be able to tell us about the things they couldn’t do here on earth, but are doing in heaven.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Crystal.
Anonymous says
We’re so heartbroken over the loss of Crystal and are lifting the family in constant prayer. I had a dream she was running, jumping, skipping and dancing while she sang the most beautiful songs. Her battle is over, but I will always remember her as a mighty warrior. She was counted out on day one and she fought for 34 years. Be free, Crystal ❤️