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1979

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2024

LYNN CHRISTENSEN Obituary

LYNN ANNE CHRISTENSEN Lynn Anne Christensen, 45, passed away unexpected on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Lynn was born April 22, 1979 in Grand Marais, MN to Jon and Shirley Heinzen. She graduated from Cook County High School in 1997 and worked at the Cook County Hospital. Lynn married Waylon Christensen in 2003 and they welcomed their son, Arlo, in 2006. Lynn had a beautiful soul and was the kind of person everyone loved. She was a good friend, an adored daughter, a wonderful mother, and the best wife anyone could have. Lynn loved to camp and fish, but she absolutely loved her dogs more than anything. She also enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends. She was a proud mom and her favorite thing to do was watch her son, Arlo, play football. Lynn is survived by her husband, Waylon; son, Arlo; parents, Jon and Shirley Heinzen; mother-in-law, Linda Christensen; sister-in-law, Audra (Craig)Leisdon; and her dogs, Pumpkin and Aspen. A celebration of life will be held, Sunday August 4 at noon at the Schroeder Town Hall. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family prefers memorials to the American Heart Association.

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Published by Cook County News Herald from Jul. 26 to Aug. 3, 2024.

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Michael McHugh

August 4, 2024

I was so sad to learn of Lynn's passing. I enjoyed talking with her about her great and kind son, and I could feel her loving pride for him during those moments. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

Pat Castellano

August 2, 2024

Jon, Shirley, Waylon, Arlo, Pumpkin, Aspen, and all family...I was so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. I am sorry.I never got a hedgehog to one of your family gatherings in Duluth as Lynn really wanted to meet one. A good lesson to do things when you think of them and don't wait to do it. My sympathies to you. Sending hugs and love.

Beth and Tim Kennedy

July 25, 2024

Waylon, It was so wonderful to get to know Lynn at Alie´s grad party ! She was so excited for Arlo´s future football games and obviously so proud of what a great guy he is ! We know you will be fulfilling her dream of watching those football games - but we also know your heart is broken that she won´t be with you ! She will be missed by so many and so much by you and Arlo .

Laura Streit

July 24, 2024

Thoughts and prayers are with you uncle Jon & Aunt Shirley.

Angie

July 24, 2024

Im so very sorry, for your loss, Arlo. Your mom, as you know, was such a wonderful, loving, caring person! She used to come in where I worked, and talk to me all about you and the dogs! She was so proud of you, and loved you so much! Thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort, go out to you, and the rest of her family and friends.

Bryann

July 21, 2024

So sorry for your loss
Lynn was an amazing person l was blessed to work with her at the hospital
Sending my deepest condolences to the family
Bryann Bockovich

Beth and Tim Kennedy

July 20, 2024

We are so saddened by this tragedy !
Lynne was so looking forward to watching Arlo´s college football games at Mankato ! You could tell how proud she was !

Ann Jorgenson

July 19, 2024

I so enjoyed watching football with Lynn and rooting for Arlo. She will be missed.

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Schroeder Town Hall

MN

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