Karen Christensen
September 29, 1960 ~ October 10, 2017
Karen Lynn Christensen, 57, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion.
Survivors include her husband, Max; children, Shana Christensen (fianc��, Josh Staskal) and Kye Christensen (fianc��, Ashley Walton), two grandchildren, Lydia and Peyton; siblings, Kathy (Jim) Capes, Kevin (Trina) Herren, and Kent (Shelley) Herren; mother-in-law, Helen Christensen; and her faithful canine companion, Cooper.
Karen was born September 29, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Melvin and Maxine Herren. She graduated from Marion High School and attended Kirkwood Community College. On August 23, 1986, she married Max Christensen. Karen worked at MCI, McLeod and lastly at Rockwell Collins. She will be remembered for her beautiful quilts, love of reading, caring for her garden and flowers, and her expert Candy Crush skills. She and Max loved taking day and weekend trips in their Miata, visiting fun places and making memories.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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Max and family, we are sadden to hear Karen had passed away, our prayers are with you and family Take care and know god is taken care of her. Steve and Roberta Arndt
My thoughts and prayers go out to family during this difficult time
Karen was a sweet lovely person. My heart is sad for her family which she loved very much.
Max & family,
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Kirk & Pam Skilling
Our quaint neighborhood will be a bit more lonely without Karen, but her beautiful gardens are a reminder of her presence.
Max & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful, caring person. Hugs to all of you at this difficult time.
Max and family Gale and I are so sorry for your loss please except our condolences. Peace to you, Curt and Gale Bloomquist
Max and family, I was so shocked when dad came out to my house to tell me that Karen had passed. We sat at the table and told stories and shared some great memories. Remember every time you embrace another memory of Karen you are keeping her living in your heart. The heart never forgets. God bless you all. Let God fill your heart with the joys of all your memories.
Love to you all Stacy ( Buol) Price & Family
Max, so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Heard from my sister Sheri. Could not believe it. So sorry for your loss