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Arlene Mae Knudsen Christensen

Birth	:	26 Dec 1927 Jacksonville, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 2018 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6594505, -95.3281403
Description	:	Arlene Mae Christensen, daughter of Chris and Olga (Christianson) Knudsen, was born December 26, 1927 on a farm near Jacksonville, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville and attended country school outside of Jacksonville. On January10, 1949, Arlene was united in marriage to Valen Christensen at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. After their marriage, Valen and Arlene made their home on a farm near Kirkman, Iowa and later near Defiance, Iowa where they raised their five children: Janet, Steve, Donna, Bruce, and Brian. Arlene enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, cross-stitching and was the world's... Read More	Arlene Mae Christensen, daughter of Chris and Olga (Christianson) Knudsen, was born December 26, 1927 on a farm near Jacksonville, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville and attended country school outside of Jacksonville. On January10, 1949, Arlene was united in marriage to Valen Christensen at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. After their marriage, Valen and Arlene made their home on a farm near Kirkman, Iowa and later near Defiance, Iowa where they raised their five children: Janet, Steve, Donna, Bruce, and Brian. Arlene enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, cross-stitching and was the world's best apple strip and bread baker. She earned blue ribbons for apple pie at the Shelby County Fair. She worked as a telephone operator and for State Farm Insurance. Arlene was a member of Harlan Cemetery Avenue of Flags Committee serving as the secretary and was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary of Harlan. Arlene was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Harlan. Arlene died on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Elm Crest Retirement Community, attaining the age of ninety years, three months, and seven days. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Valen, sister Gladys Grabill, sister-in-law Marjorie Christensen, and brothers-in-law Homer Christensen, Art Maxwell, Russ Juhl, Gerald Grabill. She has left to cherish her memory, her children: Janet Hiatt of West Bend, Wisconsin; Steven Christensen and his wife Sandi of Hatton, North Dakota; Donna and her husband Rick Meyers of South Sioux City, Nebraska; Bruce Christensen and his wife Tina of Harlan; Brian Christensen of Vermontville, Michigan; twelve grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; sister Adeline Maxwell of Harlan; sister-in-law Elinor Juhl of Manilla, Iowa; nieces and nephews; special friend Alice Young; other family members and many friends. --- --- Arlene M. Christensen December 26, 1927 - April 2, 2018 Family Will Greet Friends APR 4. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Prayer Service APR 4. 07:30 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Visitation APR 4. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - Harlan 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Funeral Service APR 5. 02:00 PM United Methodist Church 1202 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Burial Harlan Cemetery Twelfth Street Harlan Cemetery, IA, 51537

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Arlene Mae Knudsen Christensen's memorial is located at: Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, Shelby County, USA.
When did Arlene Mae Knudsen Christensen death?
Arlene Mae Knudsen Christensen death on 2 Apr 2018 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6594505
Longitude: -95.3281403

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

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Coordinate: 41.6198000, -95.2456000

4. Fairview Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5856500, -95.3207500

5. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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6. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

7. Bowmans Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6617012, -95.2130966

8. Lee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5555450, -95.2974981

9. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

10. Slates Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6488647, -95.1700211

12. Danway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

13. Cass Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

14. Jacobson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

16. Olson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5275002, -95.3806000

17. Washington Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

18. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

19. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

20. Red Line Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7178574, -95.1517029

21. Michaelsen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7124000, -95.1463500

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

24. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4935989, -95.3368988