Racine – Paige Nicole Gister, precious 2 ½ month-old princess of Joseph and Roxanne (nee: Paque) Gister, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 10, 2014 following a brave fight-for-her-life since she was born on May 20, 2014.

In addition to her parents, Paige is survived by her sisters, Jessy L. and Kyrra M. Gister; brother, Joseph L. Gister, Jr.; grandparents, Pam & Ken Paque and Darrell & Jeri Gister; great-grandmother, Judy Johnson; aunts, Cathy Gister, Marcia (Justin) Bloom, Sara Paque, Raeann Paque and Becca Mata; uncle, Jason Paque; God-parents, Marie Cruz and Joe LaRose; other dear relatives and family friends. Paige was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Pearl and Leo Gister; and uncle, Jesse Mata, Jr.

Visitation is (TONIGHT) Tuesday evening, August 12, 2014 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 11:00 am with visitation beginning at 10 am. Paige will be laid to rest in West Lawn Memorial Park.

Special note of thanks to all of our loyal family members & friends for standing by our side during the past few months; to hospice nurse – Julie Anne; and to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago for the compassionate care and support.

"Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever."