Christine Callahan

Birth date: Aug 25, 1963 Death date: Nov 4, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chris Callahan, who left us on November 4, 2024. Born on August 25, 1963, Chris was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for her intelligence, wit, Read Obituary

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Greg Marsey

63w ago

Hello, everyone. I, too, am gutted by the loss. I'm the property manager at the condominium building in Oak Park where Chris was a long-time board member. I got to know her pretty well over the years and we shared our love of football, particularly the Brownies (my dad is also a long-suffering fan). I used to tease her about her various NFL QB "boyfriends" (Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford) but nothing exceeded her love for OSU. I like to think of her enjoying games from the great ethereal skybox, unfettered by concerns about her next statistics class. Perhaps my best memory is roping her into a sports trivia fundraiser, because I knew I couldn't hold up my end. Sure enough, she made the cut the following year. I did not. Rest in peace, my friend.

Patricia Swindle

64w ago

I met Chris in 2007 when I came to DDB. was She was hands down one of the finest professionals in advertising i ever worked with. Her brilliant mind was without peer, and she could make even the most complex concepts easy to understand. Her ability to design research was nothing short of brilliant. We worked together for over 6 years and became friends. For the last 10 years she has been my friend and a wise beacon of light. We laughed a lot because she had thad sardonic wit about her that always delighted me. Among all her gifts I think her gift for friendship was the greatest. She was steadfast, kind and could make us laugh at ourselves and the world. This is the week when we were to be launching a project for a client and they are also just devastated. She is irreplaceable, unforgettable and will be deeply missed. My condolences for her family and her family of friends.

Elizabeth Logan

64w ago

Beautiful tributes to Chris, all. We started as work colleagues but in the last ten years became the best of friends. We were basically ten year olds in aging bodies, cycling and hiking any trail, discussing shared interests in non fiction books, research and branding, and of course our families and dogs. Best time was building an agility course for our dogs after a very heavy snowfall. Chris ran the course to get dogs to follow. We played and laughed so hard! I will miss her so, as will Sam. Thank you dear Chris, RIP. ❤️

Hannah Thomas

64w ago

My family and I have had the absolute pleasure of sharing a driveway with Chris for 9 years. When she started staying in Elyria for more of the year during Covid, we got to know her and Max, and eventually Sara, Harper, and Penny better.

While I was completely knocked off my feet at the news of Chris’s passing, my 6 and 8 year old kids’ world was rocked. Chris was a grandmother to them - the first thing I heard when they got off the bus every day: “can we go up to Chris’s?!” From endless play dates with the dogs, to gardening with and keeping a watchful eye over the kids while they tromped through the creek… we will miss her forever.

This Halloween, Chris and Sara put together big Halloween baskets for each kid (see picture) and were the first house the kids trick or treated at for a couple years. This year was their favorite Halloween and I know it’s because of the magic Chris went out of her way to instill for the kids. Thank you, Chris.

Anonymous

65w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Christine.

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Anonymous

65w ago

Sent a Medium Dish Garden to the Callahan family.

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Sandy Kelly

65w ago

I have known Chris since OSU waitressing days. She is so special that when she decided to foster shelter dogs she asked for the longest most unadoptable dog. It was Max and he showed his love fiercely. She named him after the Grinch’s dog. She always said I would not hike without Max and that I adored him more than her. Not true…

Sheila B.

65w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Christine.

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Susan S.

65w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Christine.

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Susan Squires

65w ago

I always enjoyed when Chris stopped in to visit Cathy at the office, and I loved seeing the two of them together. The bond and love they shared was obvious and extraordinary. Chris brought light and laughter with her wherever she went and will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to know her. With deepest sympathy - Susan Squires

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