Kristine Renee McConahay, 61, formerly of Dayton passed away at 4:55 p.m., Thursday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on May 14, 1960, in Van Wert the daughter of Daniel J. (Sharon) McConahay of Van Wert and the late Shirley Ann (Speakman) Couts.

Family survivors include her son, Camron Whitacre of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sisters, Kimberly (William) Torok of Delta, Ohio and Kerry (Jeff) Gudakunst of Grover Hill; and a brother Kaury McConahay of Houston, Texas. Kris was called "Aunt Kris" by many family members and friends.

Besides her mother, Kris was preceded in the by a brother, Kelly Brent McConahay.

She attended Van Wert High School and had worked at Teleflex for a number of years. Kris was very artistic and made many craft and art objects. She enjoyed her cottage on Big Turkey Lake in Indiana for many years.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Hall officiating. Interment will follow at Van Wert Woodland Cemetery. Calling hours are 9 - 11 a.m, Tuesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Humane Society or Community Health Professionals Hospice.