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1929 - 2011
 Duane "Chris" Christensen, as in life, fought the good fight until his peaceful death on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Born to Gust and Hildur (Haggman) Christensen in his beloved Upper Peninsula on November 19, 1929, his family moved to Lansing in his teen years, where he excelled at sports, making friends, and living life. Upon graduation from Lansing Everett High School, he worked at Oldsmobile until serving his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married his childhood sweetheart, Kay (Prescott), on June 28, 1952, and then began his terrific career with the Lansing Fire Department, serving as an officer until 1974. Hunting, fishing, and being a professional firefighter were his greatest loves after his family. He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Kay; children, Mike (Cathy) Christensen, Sue (George) Mikulcik, and Scott Christensen; grandchildren, Sarah (Tim) Belcher, Jennifer (James) Mikrut, Chelsea Christensen, and Nicole Christensen; great-grandchildren, Joely Belcher and Skyler and Joseph Mikrut; and sister, Diane (Keith) Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gale and Reid Christensen. The Christensen family will hold a private memorial celebration at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor to a local hospice organization of your choice would be appreciated. |
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There are currently 19 condolences.
HANSEN VISION CENTER
Wednesday June 1, 2011 at
9:03 AM
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Kay and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Duane's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dr. Rocky Hansen, Dr. Anne Pfeffer, Dr. Shane Stewart and Staff
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Kelly (Green) Deremiah
Tuesday May 31, 2011 at
1:37 PM
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Dear Kay and family, I was so sad to hear that Duane passed away last week. I will forever remember the great times we had with your family, from playing Hide the Button with your kids grandma Prescott at your house in Lansing when we visited over Christmas, to my sisters and I and you and Duane eating at "Dave's Place" (what's his daughter's name?) on our way to Georgia to see my dad. Duane always had a great story to tell and a gentle smile to offer. I bet Duane and Dad are up there playing euchre right now. Always remember the great times.
Love and hugs to you all.
Kelly and family
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John and Mary Jane Robbins
Saturday May 28, 2011 at
7:04 PM
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Dear Aunt Kay and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Think of you often and our visit in florida.
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Doug and Marge Gregg
Saturday May 28, 2011 at
12:51 PM
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So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. He will be missed greatly. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
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Gerald and Mary Ellen Tovatt
Friday May 27, 2011 at
10:32 PM
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Kay, Mike, Cathy, Sarah, Jennifer.....we are so sorry for your loss. What a guy!! The stories he told......Every time I saw him he made me feel so happy about life.
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Pam Emenhiser McGuire
Friday May 27, 2011 at
7:59 PM
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Kay & Family. Our deepest sympathies to you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Emenhiser McGuire
Debi Emenhiser Lawrence
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Bruce Cole
Friday May 27, 2011 at
4:23 PM
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I'm sad I won't get to talk with Duane anymore but glad I got to know him when he was around. If you need me you know where I am.
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Sheila and Craig Crawford
Friday May 27, 2011 at
4:14 PM
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Dear Mike and Cathy plus all of your family. You are all in our prayers. No matter when or how we lose a loved one the sadness is hard to bear . But with the loving family he has he is at peace knowing you are there for each other , with lots of love, hugs and shared memories of his wonderful life. You will miss him, but he will always be part of your heart.If we can do anything for you please call. Love, Sheila and Craig
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Andrew Hurst
Friday May 27, 2011 at
2:04 PM
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Susie (Swanson) Long
Friday May 27, 2011 at
12:42 PM
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Awwh, just read in the State Journal about Duane's passing; it brought tears to my eyes. Your family was always so good to me growing up!! Just told Bill yesterday I wanted to go to the cemetery as I can't remember where Auntie Hildur was burried. If you need anything, please let me know. You're in our prayers! Love to you all ... Susie
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Linda Novello
Friday May 27, 2011 at
11:14 AM
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Kay, Mike, Sue, Scott and family...I am saddened to hear of Chris' passing. He was a special man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. I hope your memories bring you comfort. You are all in my thoughts. Love, Linda
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Patrick Goff
Friday May 27, 2011 at
10:48 AM
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To Mike and Cathy and the entire Christensen Family, I was saddened to see that your father had passed. Mike had introduced us after Duane had left the fire service and we were painting together, Duane was always such an upbeat and positive person to be around. I enjoyed his sense of humor. Things that I know all of you were blessed to expirenced as a family. Keep one another close, and my thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss.
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Bill and Sue Flynn
rainbowrv@msn.com
Friday May 27, 2011 at
10:12 AM
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We are so sorry to hear about Chris. He was special to us and we have missed you both at Rainbow Village. Bill and I are still in Florida but will return in a week and we will come see you Kay...remember all the good times and it will make you smile! Tell everyone we are thinking of them and will see you all soon.
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Dennis W. Goulding
Friday May 27, 2011 at
9:18 AM
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Sorry for the loss of Mr.Christensen. Condolences from the Goulding Family.
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Duane Chris Chrisensen
Friday May 27, 2011 at
9:14 AM
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I'm sorry to hear about Chris's passing. I really enjoyed working with Chris at LFD especially in my rookie years. He was a great person with a smile on his face all the time and that laught of his was great.
I remember the time when I had the night watch at sta. 3. When I was ready to hit the bunk, I was unable to find the bed. I looked all over the station and could not find it. After some time I heard some giggling coming from the engine bay. When I checked I found Chris, Rollie and Neal hiding behind the engine. They had placed the bed in the hose tower and hoisted up. That was my first taste of the Dept.. He definitely was a UPer. He is ging to be missed.
I had the greatest respect for Chris!
James Ole Oleniczak LFD
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Duane Chris Chrisensen
Friday May 27, 2011 at
9:03 AM
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Sue and Gary Burnett
Friday May 27, 2011 at
7:28 AM
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We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Chris. We have many fond memories of all the fun times. Especially those at your cottage. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
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Stu & Shellee
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
9:02 PM
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Mike-Cahty and family:
Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Florence Mikrut and family
Thursday May 26, 2011 at
5:42 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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