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Kristin Teckenburg Obituary
Des Moines
Kristin Teckenburg, 47, of Des Moines, passed away Thursday, February 2nd, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Born on September 6th, 1969, in Rockford, IL, she was one of two girls born to Carroll L. "Butch" and Judy (Goecke) Teckenburg. When she was in 3rd grade, her family moved to Union. Kris graduated from the BCLUW High School in 1988. She later attended AIB in Des Moines.
Kristin began her working career at Sears in the Credit and Collections Department before joining Citi Financial. Most recently, she has been a supervisor for card services at Wells-Fargo in Des Moines.
She volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and the ARL in Des Moines. Animals were a big part of her heart. She became "mom" to Sophie and Jake, her rescue pets. She enjoyed making her home a place she was proud of. Countless hours of landscaping and working in the gardens made it a place of solace. Recently, her mom was able to make her home with her.
Kristin had a way of entertaining her family and friends by telling stories on herself, laughing right along with everyone. Her sense of humor, wittiness, and love for life drew people to her, creating lifelong friendships.
Left to mourn her loss are her mom, Judy Teckenburg of Des Moines, formerly Union; her sister- Kim (Mark) Shutt of Marshalltown and their children- Zachary, Blake and Emily; her fur-babies Jake and Sophie; her cousins whom she was very close to; aunts and uncles and many, many friends.
In death, Kris rejoined her dad, grandparents and Georgie her beloved cat.
Memorial services celebrating her life will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Private family interment rites will be held at the Eastlawn Memory Gardens in Eldora. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until the service time on Saturday. Memorials may be made to a cause Kris held very dear - the Animal Rescue League in your community. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.
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Peggy Martin
January 29, 2019
Judy and Kim, Thinking of you today and praying for peace in your hearts as you remember Kris.
Janet Smitherman
February 8, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Kris's passing. I will keep your family in my prayers. May you find comfort in the memories and may you feel God's presence and peace around you; a peace only He can give.
David and Kay Schmidt
February 8, 2017
Judy, Kim, and Family, we are so sorry to learn of Kris' death. We pray God will bring you comfort and strength.
Denise Lynk
February 8, 2017
Judy & family....so very sorry for your loss.
Denise Hauser Lynk, Gary & Katy
Don & Delores Hauser
Dan & Cindy Hauser
Amy Jarnagin
February 7, 2017
Judy, Kim, and family,
My deepest sympathies for each of you. I shared a couple of photos of Kris from our days in college together. I have such fond memories of Kris - she was a very dear friend. I continue to pray for peace for the family during this most difficult time.
Peggy Martin
February 6, 2017
Judy and Kim....so sorry to hear about Kris. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Peggy Stanfield Martin
Peggy Martin
February 6, 2017
Judy and Kim....so sorry to hear about Kris. We hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Peggy Stanfield Martin
Brian Simmons
February 6, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones. What a beautiful soul - one that will be missed dearly. In loving memory, your Wells Fargo Family.
kay johnson
February 6, 2017
To Kim, Judy, and all who love Kris--I have been praying for all of you, and now send all my sympathy to you. Find the peace that Kris would want for you, and cherish the memories...
Ski trip! We had so much fun on this trip wearing our neon pink and green parachute pants
Amy Jarnagin
February 6, 2017
Kris - College pic
Amy Jarnagin
February 6, 2017
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