Mildred Jean Christensen, 83 of Glenwood, IA formerly of Blair, NE, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2012 in Glenwood, IA. She was born July 20, 1928 in rural Elkhorn, NE to George & Catherine (Corneluis) Labs.
Mildred graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1946. She was united in marriage to James L. Christensen on Dec. 2, 1949 near Bennington, NE. To this union twin daughters were born, Jacque & Jane. Mildred enjoyed being a farmwife and mother. Their family became active members of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair, NE and later in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenwood, IA. After retirement, Mildred and James enjoyed traveling and were able to make it to 48 states. Due to health reasons, they settled in Glenwood to be closer to their daughter, Jacque.
Preceding Mildred in death were her parents and daughter Jane Lyla Christensen. She is survived by her husband James Christensen of Glenwood, IA; daughter Jacque and husband Dr. Darcy Butts of Glenwood, IA; grandsons: Marvin & wife Allison Aldebute & their children, Ashley, Austin, Andrew and Amelia; Lonnie & wife Sarah Butts & their children, Isaac and Reagen; extended relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Glenwood, IA or the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair, NE.
Interment will be held in the Kennard Cemetery following the service in Blair.
Visitation:Friday, April 13, 2012
7:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:00 AM
20th & Lincoln
Blair, NE68008
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