Irene R. Christensen

Obituary

Irene Renna Christensen was born on April 7, 1926, in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Iver Nels and Hilkie (Naber) Hanson. Irene was baptized at the age of 14 years old. She attended the Country School in Kandiyohi County through Grade 8.

On January 7, 1950, Irene was united in marriage to Russell Christensen at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Irene and Russell resided in Hutchinson and shared 68 years of marriage until Russell passed away on February 17, 2018.

Irene was a loving homemaker to her husband. She attended Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

Irene enjoyed gardening, fishing, and babysitting. She had a passion for embroidery work, sewing, and baking cakes. She baked wedding, anniversary, and birthday cakes for friends often. Irene especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

When Irene needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on October 27, 2017. She passed away there on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the age of 94 years. Blessed be her memory.

Irene is survived by her:
Sister, Pauline Hanson of Black Duck, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Irene is preceded in death by her Parents, Iver and Hilkie Hanson; Husband, Russell Christensen; Sisters, Isabelle Krueth, Joy Wilson, and Rose Krueth; and Brothers, Leonard Hanson, William ‘Gerit’ Hanson, and Howard Hanson.

Memorial donations in Irene and Russell’s names may be given to Harmony River in Hutchinson for the excellent care that was given to Irene and Russell.  Please send any cards of sympathy to Cathy Meyer, 58082 - 110^th Street, Cosmos, MN 56228