Racine – LaVerne M. Christensen, 73, passed away at WFH-All Saints hospital on Tuesday, March 6, 2007. She was born in Racine on January 13, 1934, daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (nee: Jartz) Henkel. She was united in holy matrimony to John M. Christensen on July 13, 1963 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. LaVerne was employed by Walker Mfg. in the purchasing department for 43 years, retiring in 1996. She loved flowers and gardening, and taking care of her home. She also enjoyed watching game shows on TV, especially Wheel of Fortune. She was a member of the Walker 20 year club, and St. Lucy Catholic Church She is survived by her devoted husband, John M. Christensen of Racine; her sister, Claire (Don) Vogelman in Florida; brothers, Larry (Suzette) Henkel of Racine, and Tom (Nancy) Henkel in Arizona; her special daughter, Denise (Ray) Kano; and special grandsons, Alex and Nicholas Kano, all of California; sisters-in-law, Faye Henkel, Jackie Henkel, and Sue Christensen all of Racine; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including Uncle Rollie. She was also preceded by her brothers, Charles Henkel and Donald Henkel; and brother-in-law, Larry Christensen. The funeral mass for LaVerne M. Christensen will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2007 at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Private entombment will be at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m., and on Friday in the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Memorials to St. Lucy’s, or the American Cancer Society have been suggested. LaVerne’s family would like to thank staff members of All Saints Hospital – 2nd floor, and the Cancer Center for the kind and compassion care LaVerne received while in their care.
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