Martha M. Christiansen

formerly of Worthington, MN and Mankato, MN passed away on June 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, Dewey and parents, Elton and Grace Petersen; brother, Durrell and sister, Marilyn Weber; father and mother-in-law, Carl and Lucille Christiansen. Martha will be lovingly remembered by her children, Gay (Robert) Schmidt and their son, Eric (Denise) and grandsons, Evan and Alex; Phillip Christiansen and sons Kyle (Sarah) and Kelly and their mother, Connie and twin granddaughters, Brooke and Taylor; Michelle Christiansen; Stephany (Scott) Harrington and their daughter, Megan. She will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law, Yvonne (Don) Johnson and their sons, Roger, Curt, Scott and their families. Also remembered by nieces, Chris Hegarty, Susie McBreen, Janet Petersen and Jim Petersen and sister-in-law, Edna Petersen. Martha can be remembered for the hearts she touched and the friends she made. Having Martha and Dewey reunited brings great joy to her children. Graveside Service 11 AM, Friday, July 3, 2009 at Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA with a gathering of friends beginning at 10:30 AM. Memorials preferred to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home, 2076 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104.