Mary Christensen

Mary K. Christensen, age 95, a resident of Webster, died on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Burnet Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Mary was born on July 28, 1914 to Clem and Lulu Uleman in Bismarck, North Dakota. When she was three years old, her mother died. Mary's father and grandparents moved to Webster where she lived for many years. Mary married Harry Christensen on May 18, 1932. During their early married years, they resided in Cushing and the Polk County area and later moved to the Webster area. Their union was blessed with four children. Harry and Mary celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary on May 18, 2005. Mary enjoyed her life, as she worked on the farm raising cattle, pigs, chickens, vegetable gardens and many beautiful flowers. She made some quilts, winning blue ribbons at the county fair. Mary was involved in many other interests such as her church; Our Redeemer Lutheran in Webster along with the Homemaker's Club, 4-H, a nurse's aid and taking care of her children. The grandchildren enjoyed being in Grandma's care. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry; an infant daughter, a grandson, her parents, grandparents, half sister, half brother, uncles and aunts. Mary is survived by her children, Mary Jane (Robert) Ramstrom; Violet (David) Olson; Edward (LaVerne) Christensen; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Jody Walters officiating. Music was provided by Pat Taylor and Inez Buboltz. Interment followed at Orange/Lakeside Cemetery in Oakland Township. Casketbearers were Edward Anderson, Harry Anderson, Robert Olson, Edward Christensen, Jr., Scott Ramstrom, and Michael Kortus. Honorary casketbearers were Cindy Anderson, Lori Kortus, Tammy Stotzheim and Sandra Ramstrom. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com