Christensen, Marlene (1941 – 2017)

CHRISTENSEN, MAASSEN, SELKEN, MADSEN, STEWART

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/13/2017 at 13:30:28

Name of deceased: Marlene Kay Christensen (nee Maassen)

Aged: 76 yrs, 2 mo, 30 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Aug. 18, 1941; Atlantic, IA

Died: Nov. 17; 2017; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 20, 2017; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Bowman’s Grove Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Husband of 54 years, Duane of Harlan, IA; son, Craig Christensen (spouse, Holly) of Harlan, IA; daughter, Michelle Selken of Conrad, IA; grandchildren, Seth Selken of Clemson, SC, Melanie Selken of Conrad, IA, and Carly Christensen of Harlan, IA; sister, Nancy (spouse, Keith) Madsen of Elk Horn, IA; other family and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Walter and Gladys (nee Stewart) Maassen; sister, Sheryl Madsen

Education: attended Marne School in Marne, IA; graduated from Walnut (IA) High School, Class of 1959. She completed her nursing degree at Mercy Hospital of Nursing in 1962.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Duane Christensen; Sep. 14, 1963; location not provided

Employment: employed by Myrtue Hospital and Dr. Joseph H. Spearing for 22 years and Elm Crest Assisted Living for 20 years. Also did volunteer work at Hospice Volunteer and at the Harlan (IA) Senior Center.

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed following them in their activities of 4H, FFA, horse shows, car racing, and tractor pulls. She and Duane also enjoyed attending antique tractor shows and spending time with family and friends

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com