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Elaine Christensen Obituary

Elaine Christensen

Exira, Iowa

Elaine M. Christensen, 88, of Exira, IA died November 7, 2017, at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, IA. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 13, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira. Family will meet with friends on Sunday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kessler Funeral Home in Exira. Interment will be in the Exira Cemetery. She is survived her children: Jerry (Cheryl) Christensen of Neola, IA, Shirley (Dennis) Garnett of Exira, Lyle A. (Lisa) Christensen of Clive, IA, Dale L. (Sandra) Christensen of Adel, IA; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and other relatives.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Nov. 11, 2017.
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With heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)

December 29, 2017

Elaine was one of my classmates at Exira High School. My sincere sympathy to her family. Ramona Sorensen Worthington

Ramona Worthington

November 12, 2017

To The Family of Elaine,
You do not know me. But If there are any others around Elaine's age they may remember my sister Lois Nelson Claassen. They were in school together and very good friends. I contacted Elaine when Lois passed away. Just wanted you to know that I seen the picture and the name on the Des Moines Register internet site.
Anyone my sister loved I did too.
Blessings to you all
Joyce Nelson Lutz
Des Moines, IA

November 11, 2017

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