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Kristina Jill Kampmann, 55, of East Alton, IL, passed away at 9:36 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. She was born August 5, 1970 in Staunton, IL, the daughter of Joyce (Hopper) McCracken & the late Ronald Ridens. She married Michael Kampmann on October 25, 1987.
Kristina was employed as a Certified Nurses Aide for many years. She was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, & enjoyed baking, playing games on her phone, & spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband - Michael Kampmann of East Alton, IL; two children - Marcus Kampmann of Livingston, IL, & Kaylee Lehde of Worden, IL; three grandchildren - Kallie Sims, Andrew Lehde, & Miley Louann Kampmann; her mother - Joyce McCracken; one sister - Rhonda Lorenz of Worden, IL; her father-in-law - William Kampmann; a sister-in-law - Sherry Ridens; & several nieces, nephews, & cousins also survive. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by one brother - Raymond Ridens; a grandchild - Skylar Jade Kampmann; her stepfather - William McCracken; a brother-in-law - Rollie Lorenz; & her mother-in-law - Edna Kampmann.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family (Kaylee Lehde, 7801 Lindenbroker Road, Worden, IL 62097.
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