Lauren Anne Casteel, age 8, lost her battle with respiratory illness on Friday, February 22, 2019.

Lauren was born to Warren and Amy (Starosta) Casteel on October 5, 2010 in Oshkosh. She attended Carl Traeger Elementary and loved math, art, music, and especially science. Lauren’s life goals were to be a color scientist, care for animals at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, and turn the letters on Wheel of Fortune. When she was playing outside she always wanted to go faster and higher. She looked forward to spending a week at MDA camp during summer.

Lauren leaves behind her parents, older brother Elliot, grandparents Noel and Mary Starosta, Jay and Pam Hendershot, David and Bonnie Casteel, and many other family and friends.

Services were held Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home. Burial was in Ellenwood Cemetery, Oshkosh.

Lauren’s family is grateful to the many doctors, nurses, and therapists who have cared for her, especially the Children’s Hospital PICU team. Her memory can be honored by donating blankets and toys to emergency rooms and children’s hospitals.