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Christian Risner Obituary
Christian Risner of Lebo died Saturday in Emporia. Christian's family announced his death on a Facebook page they established after the boy was diagnosed with Rhabdoid kidney cancer in April 2016.
Christian began hospice care in August.
He loved Christmas, so Lebo — a town of about 940 people — put on a special celebration Sept. 10, with Santa, a horse-drawn sleigh and homes throughout the town decorated for the holiday.
The Jones-Vans Arsdale Funeral Home says his funeral will take place Saturday at Lebo High School, with visitation before the service.
He is survived by his parents, two brothers and paternal grandparents.
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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134 Entries
Karen
November 9, 2017
So very saddened by your loss. No parent should have to bury their child. Please let this verse be of encouragement to you. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
Jane Hoyt
October 27, 2017
I never met this courageous little boy or his family, but ran across his obituary by accident. I am touched by his story, his faithful family, and the amazing town that gave Christian an early Christmas. May God be with you with His comfort.
Kelly Jeffers
October 22, 2017
My heart is so saddened because your adorable little boy has died. He is one of God's angels now and he is well without pain or suffering. You will see him again. It isn't good bye, it's see you later son.
My condolences go out to you his family with tight hugs and prayers. He was just on loan from God and God wanted him back. Hard to believe but it's true.
Lovingly
Kelly Jeffers
R HAYS
October 19, 2017
God Bless this Angel and Family
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Hyde
October 17, 2017
Having lost a young child myself I can appreciate the pain of heart the family is experiencing.Young children have always been special to Jesus he knows your pain. I wait for the fulfillment of Isaiah 11:6. You have my sympathy.
Martha
October 17, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May you find peace and hope in the difficult days ahead by trusting in God. Romans 15:13.
October 16, 2017
Rest in peace,little angel. Condolences to the family.
October 16, 2017
God Bless you little Christian -I know God welcomed you with a warm smile - - Our loss, Heaven's gain ----To the people of Lebo, Kansas, you're my kind of people; doing Christmas in Sept. for this sweet, loving child, Christian...
October 16, 2017
Beautiful boy may you rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends ❤❤
AJJ
October 15, 2017
Christian was a great name for this little elf and angel. It is a sad thing to see young children suffering from an adult disease (cancer). I am pleased that he is no longer suffering. My family and I have him and his family in our prayers. Rest in Peace little guy, you are in God's house now.
Hager Julie
October 15, 2017
Came across this heart broke for this family,but know he's with god!!condolence s to all
Wp
October 15, 2017
We are embracing you as you go through this stressful time
Your beautiful son touched us all
God knows your heart feels your pain and will give you the strength needed during this time
My prayers are with you
Dana Woliver
October 15, 2017
I don't know your family but came across this and it broke my heart. My love goes out to your family and may God always be with you. Your precious little boy has gone home to be with all of god's little angels. He is now watching over you smiling and playing in the heavens above never having to suffer. My prayers will always be with you.
Gloria Turner
October 14, 2017
My prayers are with the Risner Family. May God bless all of you for your loss.
Christian was a beautiful little boy and may he now be free of pain and waiting for all of you someday to see him again.
Wanda
October 14, 2017
God Bless YOU!
Cassie lee
October 13, 2017
Thanks Christian for warming my heart. I remember seeing you on the news. Hope I meet you in heaven sometime. Just sending my love. Its the least I can do cutie...!!
October 13, 2017
God Bless this little angel. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda
October 13, 2017
May God keep him in his hands. With deepest sympathy
October 13, 2017
Dear Family: I am really sorry for your loss. It broke my heart when reading about the hard moments your family is going through. You seem like a very united, good family. And your son seemed like a brave child who moved the hearts of many. I know that no words can ease the grief and the pain that loosing a child can bring to a mother and to a father. But you are not alone, our Heavenly Father understands and He can become your stronghold. God knows our feelings as well. When we are broken at heart or crushed in spirit, he draws near to us. (Ps. 31:7) He sustains us by providing comfort and encouragement, specially in moments like these. May your beautiful family be granted the strength, inner peace, and find comfort under God's wings of protection. Our thoughts are with you
October 13, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss
Merry Christmas
Joan beach
October 13, 2017
Sidney Jones
October 12, 2017
My sincere condolences at times such as this,few words of comfort maybe all that you can bear,so rely on God of all comfort and he will comfort you every morning in times of distress Isaiah 33:2.
L J
October 12, 2017
My Condolences to the family. May God give peace and comfort in this difficult time. Isaiah 33:2
Marissa Pitts
October 12, 2017
The Town of Lebo,
Sorry for your loss. I am glad he spent Christmas early. Losing a young boy due to kidney cancer is heartbreaking. Christian's mom, your son is watching down on you everyday.
October 12, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
October 12, 2017
Sincere condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
October 12, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Cy
L
October 12, 2017
Im very sorry for the loss of your beautiful little boy. May you have sustaining strength and comfort from the hieghts above. He cares for YOU.
1Peter 5:6,7
Jasmine
October 12, 2017
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the promise found at Acts 23:15 bring you comfort at this time.
S Thomas
October 12, 2017
My heart goes out to his family. Sleep peacefully in the hands of our Lord, Little Prince.
Valenda Newell
October 12, 2017
BEAUTIFUL ANGEL u now have ur WINGS....BLESSINGS
Brown Family
October 12, 2017
Risner Family, Friends,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your precious little boy. Thank you for sharing Christian and his memories with everyone. He was a handsome fellow. We are proud of how the family was right there taking care of him. Our love and prayers are with you. God is our refuge and strength.-PS.46:1
Pat Bailey
October 12, 2017
May God bless and keep your family close...
October 12, 2017
I am sorry sweetheart. God bless you xxoo
October 12, 2017
Love
Annie
October 12, 2017
In God's hand is the life of every living thing and the spirit of every human. May the words of Job 12:10 bring comfort to the family during this sad and difficult time.
October 12, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time.
October 12, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your dear little one. May your family have peace and comfort during this sad time.
Robert Brodeur
October 12, 2017
Our thoughts are with you
Christian will be in our thoughts and prayers
And the rest of the family to
Jan F.
October 11, 2017
DEAR MOTHER OF CHRISTIAN: If Mothers were Flowers, you would have been the One that Christian would have picked!.....A Mother holds her children's Hands for a while.....And their Hearts forever!.....Of all the gifts, both great and small.....A Mother's LOVE, is best of all!.....AND.....Out of all the Moms in the World.....Christian was so glad that You were his!
October 11, 2017
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN. ALL THE CHILDREN IN THE WORLD.
Luann Guysinger
October 11, 2017
R.I.P. Christian, you are a brave soul for going through what you have. Bless your sweet little heart. There's a new angel in Heaven and no more pain for eternity. May God Bless your family with comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love & prayers for all ❤
S. G.
October 11, 2017
Rest in Heaven, little angel. The Lord's healing and prayers to his family.
A mother
c k
October 11, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jan
October 11, 2017
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Christian. I will honor your name each and every year with a special ornament on my tree. I am so sorry for the families loss.
Merry Christmas in heaven.
Love From
Jan
A Mother
Jan Paduano
October 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. What a tribute to you. I will keep you all in
My prayers.
Jp
October 11, 2017
God Bless your family.
T M
October 11, 2017
Oh this just breaks my heart. You and your family are in all of our prayers. Sleep in heavenly peace little one.
October 11, 2017
Rest in peace little angel.
Cindy Mobbs
October 11, 2017
My most heartfelt Condolences to the Family. Cheers to the many people who granted this Beautiful Angel his Christmas Celebration. Rest in Peace Christian, never to feel pain again, only love. Fly High ~
Adla Lima
October 11, 2017
Fly little angel! Rest in peace Christian! ;(
Harry Simpson
October 11, 2017
Godspeed Christian. The song is ended, but the melody lingers on...
October 11, 2017
God Bless your Precious Angel
Sandra Meilink
October 11, 2017
Prayers for the family and friends. May he celebrate Christmas every day in heaven.
gail webb
October 11, 2017
my prayers are with the family am so glad the town celebrated chrtistmas for him.rest in peace,you are in heaven now,pain free
October 11, 2017
So very sorry. Glad he could celebrate Christmas
Any how wonderful the town was there for you
Libby goose creek sc
October 11, 2017
So happy that you had your Christmas and touched the hearts of so many people so RIP and may God bless your family like he did when he gave them the time they got to be with you . Peggy Bell, Poteau Okla.
October 11, 2017
What an appropriate name for such a little man who in now with the Lord. As long as man lives one will never understand the loss of such a young child. I have to believe that he is with the Lord running and playing never to suffer again. Our deepest sympathy to his Mom & Dad and siblings as well as his extended family.
May Christian's spirit soar with the eagles. May his family find strength and healing in the days ahead.
God Bless You.
Georgia
October 11, 2017
Praying for FAMILY!
Babs & John Judd
October 11, 2017
Our heartfelt sympathy to Christian's family, loved ones and whole community. God be with you all in love and peace always. A community divinely united in love and peace is a wonderful place. Rest in peace little Angel. Your little light shines brightly over the earth, even now. God bless.
Carol Harris
October 11, 2017
May your sweet angel Rest In Peace. So wonderful to bring a whole town together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Sending you, his family, healing prayers.
Hyde
October 11, 2017
Such a sweet young baby. Having lost a young child myself I can really appreciate the heart ache that a parent experiences. To the family and all the friends I offer my sincere condolences. Jesus had a special place in their hearts for children. " And he took the children into his arms and began blessing them, laying his hands on them." Mark 10:16
Gwendolyn Cooley
October 11, 2017
Thank you to his hometown of sharing the true meaning of Christmas / LOVE. May you carry it always in your heart. To the family you have an ANGEL smiling down on you. My prayers for healing.
October 11, 2017
may peace fall upon this family in the midst their loss
Lori Coonen
October 11, 2017
How Inspiring!! What a lovely little boy! Fly High Sweet Angel!! Prayers and Peace to his family!!
Kjs
October 11, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. Prayers are with you and your extended family.
October 11, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. May Gods loving words found in Isaiah 57:15 NWT give you a measure of comfort at this time of need.
October 11, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss may family and friends find comfort in you many fond memories of Christian.
Sally Iglesias
October 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss of your precious baby boy. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you the peace and comfort that only He can give. Prayers for you all.
Connie
October 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, May the God of comfort be with you at this time
Dr. Donna Wintons-James
October 11, 2017
May God Bless the family and give you all strength and healing to make it through this beautiful loss. Little Christian is in the hands of God where there is no more suffering. He is truly rejoicing right now and forever more!!!
Jane Dowling
October 11, 2017
God bless you and hold you always, dear Christian ~ Sending love and prayers.
A stranger who cares
October 11, 2017
To the Parents of Christian....I am so very sorry to read about the passing of your beloved precious little boy. Sincerely praying for the promises of Psalm 147:3 to continuously sustain you through this unimaginable difficult time and comfort you until you are reunited with your beloved Son again....my heartfelt condolences to the Parents, Siblings, Grandparents and all who knew and cared for Christian.....
Steven James
October 11, 2017
I didn't know Christian, but his story touched my heart. I want to express my heartfelt sorrow to his family and friends. And God Bless the people of Lebo for giving Christian a gift - the true meaning and spirit of Christmas.
Yvonne
October 11, 2017
So sorry. I have no words to adequately express my heartfelt sympathy to the family.
October 11, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow,
cm
October 11, 2017
You now have an angel to look down from heaven. He left his footprint on your heart for you to carry with you the rest of your time on earth until you meet again. May God give you comfort at this difficult time.In my prayers always.
A Grieving Mother
October 11, 2017
Donna
October 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss. RIP Christian
Betty Chamberlain
October 11, 2017
My heart is sadden. Deepest condolences for the loss of your sweet little boy. Prayers out to the family. Such a sweet little boy.
Martha Paxton
October 11, 2017
Now this angel can celebrate Christmas with the Creator of this wonderful holiday. Prayers for his family.
wmc
October 11, 2017
R.I.P Little Angel.
Sheila
October 11, 2017
Rest in Peace with the angels.
Regina Donohue
October 10, 2017
In memory of Christian Risner and with prayers for his family,
Mary
October 10, 2017
Born to amuse, delight and inspire ... "Gone Too Soon." Thoughts and loving memories last as long as time endures. Cry for your loss, but remember to smile and laugh also for all the wonderful moments you were able to share with Christian. When memory's door swings wide open you find there those (...Christian) that left the most lasting impressions upon you. My condolences and prayers to all who mourn his loss.
Mark
October 10, 2017
In the year before he passed away, former Beatle John Lennon wrote a song about his five year old son, Sean. It was called, "Beautiful Boy." The lyrics went, "Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.....Beautiful Boy. Darling, darling, darling.....Darling Sean!".....I think we now know how Christian's Parents felt about him.
J. D.
October 10, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby. May you find comfort in your happy memories ...I'll pray for your family and also the awesome people in your town...God bless you all..
R.F.
October 10, 2017
Christian is now Heaven's "Littlest Angel!" Dear Family of dear Christian: It is not the number of years that we dwell on the Earth that matters.....But the LOVE that we share while we are here!
Paul Alan
October 10, 2017
May the Good Lord Bless little Christian and May He welcome him into the Kingdom of Heaven. DEAR PARENTS, BROTHERS, AND GRANDPARENTS OF CHRISTIAN: "You are my Special Angel, sent from up above. The Lord smiled down on me, and sent an Angel to love!"
Thomas McCorkle
October 10, 2017
Rest In PEACE Little Angel
October 10, 2017
To the Risner Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your precious baby boy.May God our Father strengthen you all through this journey.We've never met but what a wonderful town you live in to have that kind of love and support is truly the love of God.Be blessed and you're in my prayers.
October 10, 2017
Im very sorry for your loss. May you find strength through the power of prayer.
Robin Van Valkenburg
October 10, 2017
My deepest condolences for the loss of your sweet little boy. RIP Christian
LYNN CARPENTER
October 10, 2017
Read sweet little boy, may you be at peace now & no longer suffering. Your life will always remain in the hearts of so many. With my love & care to your family, I know what it is to lose a chils, as I have lost two sons. Your world will never be the same, but your love will. You will always carry your most wonderful memories.
T Pierce
October 10, 2017
Sweet innocent soul is in heaven tonight may his family take comfort that their child is flying with the Angels. God Bless and keep this Family
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