Steven J. Kistner 48, of Lorain passed away Thursday April 14, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a sudden illness. He was born February 12, 1962 in Aurora, Co. Steven was a member of Washington Ave. Christian Church where he sang in the choir. He was a 1982 graduate of Midview High School, and worked at Murray Ridge. Steve loved bowling with his Special Olympics friends, and enjoyed riding his bicycle and playing guitar. Survivors include three sisters; Arlene Saad (Michael) of Land O Lakes, WI, Beverly Jo Osborn (Randy) of Sacramento, CA, Chris Tenneson of Minot, ND., a brother; Jeffrey Kistner of Sacramento, CA. Steven is the nephew of Linda and Larry Searles of Grafton and Bobby and Diane Deeves of Limestone, ME, he is also survived by; five nephews, two nieces and many cousins. Steven was preceded in death by his parents; James A. and Sharon A. (nee: Deeves) Kistner. Friends may call 1-4PM Sunday April 17, 2011 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where closing prayers will be held at 1:30PM Monday April 18, 2011. Burial will follow closing prayers at St. Mary Cemetery, Grafton, OH. Memorial services 3:00PM Monday April 18, 2011 at Washington Avenue Christian Church 301 Washington Ave. Elyria, OH where Rev. Janet Long, Pastor will officiate. Memorial contributions in Steven's memory can be sent to Washington Ave. Christian Church or to American Kidney Foundation 6110 Executive Blvd. #1010 Rockville, MD 20852. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercadofuneralhome.com Service: 3:00 PM Monday April 18, 2011 Washington Avenue Christian Church 301 Washington Ave. Elyria, OHio 44035 Visitation: 1-4 PM Sunday April 17, 2011 Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio