Krissanne L. "Kriss" O'Brien age 67, died on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at her home. She was born on December 13, 1947 in Ashland to Woodrow and Eunice (Cameron) Schelvan. Kriss was a graduate of Ashland High School and UW-Eau Claire. She was married to John Michael O'Brien on July 15, 1972 at St. Jerome Church in Columbus. Kriss was a caring, dedicated and loyal teacher in the Columbus School District for 34 years. She will be remembered for her positive outlook, smile and energetic laugh. Kriss enjoyed walking, reading, and interacting with nature and children. She found great joy being with her family and visiting dear friends. Kriss worked to make the world a better place. Survivors include her husband, Mike of Columbus; two sons, Tim of Tampa, FL and Dan of Hoffman Estates, IL; one daughter, Molly O'Brien of Milwaukee; a sister, Lynn (Gordy) Engdahl of Harbor Springs, MI; a brother, Laury Schelvan of Colorado Springs, CO; a special niece, Krissanne (Javier) Zaldua of London, England; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH at 1550 Farnham St., Columbus. Rev. Robert V. Moberg of Faith Lutheran Church officiated. Visitation was from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Friday at St. Jerome Church and from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Columbus, at a later date.