In Memory of Darlene Christiansen
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Reverend Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. Visitation with the family present will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Darlene D. Christiansen was born on September 19, 1926 to Thomas and Meta (Hunwardsen) Albers. Darlene was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Midway) of Battle Creek, Iowa. She attended rural school and graduated from Correctionville, Iowa High School in 1945, where she had taken Normal Training. After school Darlene taught for one year in a rural school.
On September 22, 1946 Darlene was united into marriage to Morrelle Christiansen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Midway) of Battle Creek, Iowa. The couple were blessed three children Darnelle, Steven and Todd Alan.
They made their home on the farm until moving to Ida Grove, Iowa in 1959. In town, Darlene worked at the Howard Penny’s Studio, as well as Marie’s Dress Shop and Pat’s Décor Shop.
Darlene was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, she also belonged to Ladies Circle, Card Club, Legion Auxiliary and the O.D.O. Club (Our Day Off) in which she helped organize.
Darlene loved dancing, traveling, playing cards, but her greatest joy in her life was her family. Darlene loved the holiday’s especially Christmas when her whole family was together.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 67 years Morrelle Christiansen, children, Darnelle (Burdelle) Knudsen of Ida Grove, Iowa; Steven (Sue) Christiansen of Nixa, Missouri; Six grandchildren, Cordell (Barb) Knudsen of Ida Grove, Iowa; Chris Knudsen and special friend, Wendy of Ida Grove, Iowa; Steven (Jennifer) Christiansen of Des Moines, Iowa; Travis Christiansen of Nixa, Missouri; Jason (Aimee) Christiansen of Nixa, Missouri; Jennifer (Steven) Rush of Blue Springs, Missouri; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister, Lola Pearson of Battle Creek, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Meta Albers; one infant son Todd Alan; two sisters, Eldora Wiedemann and Evelynne Le Febvere; one brother, Orville Albers; and three brother-in-laws.
SERVICES
10:30 AM, Wednesday,
September 24, 2014
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Reverend Richard A. Salcido
CASKET BEARERS
Grandhildren:
Cordell Knudsen
Chris Knudsen
Steven Christiansen
Jennifer Rush
Jason Christiansen
Travis Christiansen
VISITATION
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday,
September 23, 2014
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
MUSIC
Geraldine Dankert, Organist
Trisha Hoffman, Vocalist
"Amazing Grace"
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa
Condolences
Darnelle and Steve, this is a favorite quote of ours. As we share it, may you find peace and comfort at this difficult time. Our love and sympathies to your family and a special hello to you, Steve. Classmates - 1968”
Our sincere sympathy,
Darla and Art Krueger”
I was sorry to read about your wife and mother. What little contact I had with her when you were our neighbors, I remember her as a very nice and good woman. May God's comfort be with you at the loss of your loved one.
Wally Hamann”
Darlene was a wonderful cousin. She is in heaven with my Mom, Grandma, Aunt Linda, and Roselle. She always made time to keep in touch with her Illinois family with visits, letters and phone calls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. But take comfort in the fact that she will forever live on in each and everyone of you. Please continue to keep in touch.
Love Always,
Diane Buerger
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Sorry to hear of Dalene's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Harley and family”
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God's Blessings.”