Cristial Schnathorst Obituary

Cristial Lynne Schnathorst (Silly Tilly), 46, of Norwalk, Iowa was called to be with her Lord and savior on May 03, 2025.

Cristial was born March 02, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lorie Schnathorst. In 1981 Lorie married Emlin Schnathorst Jr., where he was proud and blessed to call Cristial his daughter.

She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1997 aside her peers where she then started working as a care giver in the homes and a facility for children and adults with disabilities.

She loved coloring, camping, making TikTok’s, and everything that involved her family and friends. Above all her family was the core of her life. She will always be remembered for her big smiles and making everyone laugh at her silly comments and goofiness (Silly Tilly). Cristial was an extremely caring, giving, and loving person that so many wanted to be around. Cristial was a “social butterfly”, that made her friends everywhere, nobody was a stranger to her. Her laughter and smiles will truly be missed.

Cristial is survived by her father Emlin Schnathorst Jr. Siblings; Richard (Rich) Logston, Cherrie Schnathorst, Emlin (Chip) Schnathorst III, and Alex Schnathorst.

Grandparents; Emlin Sr. and Dianne Schnathorst.

Aunts and Uncles; Great Aunt Cherrie Bass (Bishop), Carl and Karen Schnathorst, Nila Schnathorst, Dan Schnathorst, Chasity Cowden, Tiffany Richards, Rusty Throckmorton, Raymond Throckmorton, Brenda Roush (Mark Stephens), and Gayla Gilland (Weston Dailey).

Nieces and Nephews; Hunter Schnathorst, Evan Logston (Alyvia Garcia), Mercedes and Cindell Dipple (Greim), Lexus Greim, Paige Schnathorst, Mikaylah Logston (Jaun Jaime Hernandez). She also leaves behind 7 special great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her Loving Mother Lorie Schnathorst.

Grandparents; Larry Throckmorton Sr, Larry, and Barbra Hupp (Bishop).

Uncles; Kevin Schnathorst and Larry (George) Throckmorton Jr.

Funeral service well be held Wednesday, May 21st at 4:00 pm at Iles Norwalk Chapel, 1020 Main Street, Norwalk, Iowa. Following the service at 5:00pm, dinner and a time of fellowship with the family will be at Fellowship Community Church, 225 North Ave, Norwalk, Iowa.

Memorial Contributions will go towards Cristal’s Grave Marker.

Please make all checks out to Emlin Schnathorst Jr. Memo; Cristial's Grave Marker.

Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

Arrangements by Iles Norwalk Chapel

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