Nancy Jo Christensen

Nancy Jo Christensen, 84, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Barross Cottage II.

Nancy was born February 24, 1941 to Gould K. and Ruth J. (Hall) Specht in the Village of Clay City, Illinois, and grew up and attended school in Galesburg. While attending Knox College in Galesburg, she met Roger Christensen from Two Harbors, and after graduating, moved to Minnesota and they married in October of 1963. Nancy was employed as a medical lab technologist at Lake View Hospital for many years, and later returned to college, earned a nursing degree, and worked as a registered nurse for several years. In retirement, she served as a Parish Nurse at the United Church.

Nancy was a member of the United Church of Two Harbors. She enjoyed cross-country skiing, singing in church and community choirs, and in retirement, traveling with Roger, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Kenneth (Margaret) Specht; and sisters, Julie Specht and Nova (George) Klingebiel.

She is survived by her husband of over 62 years, Roger; sons, Gary and Brian (Teresa); and grandchildren, Drew (Hannah) Christensen, Mara (Nathaniel Seneesirikul) Christensen, and Leah Christensen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the United Church.

Visitation and fellowship lunch will begin at 11:45 on Sunday December 7, 2025 followed by a memorial service at 1 PM at the United Church in Two Harbors.

To share a memory or leave an online condolence visit www.cavallinfuneralhome.com.