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Mari Susan Christensen

Aug 24, 1954 – Feb 2, 2019

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Mari’s wishes were to be cremated and have a celebration of her life at J.Q. Foxes.  The celebration will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019, starting at 10:00am through the rest of the day at J.Q. Foxes, 2835 Wisconsin Street, Sturtevant, WI, 53177.  PLEASE NO FLOWERS.  If you wish to bring pictures and stories, feel free to do so.  Please also feel free to bring a covered dish to pass.

Sturtevant – Mari S. Christensen, 64, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, after a valiant fight with small cell lung cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mari was the sole owner/operator of J.Q. Foxes Bar and Restaurant.  She was on her 33rd year in the bar business.  She held many charity events and motorcycle rallies to raise awareness and money for many charities.  She is going to be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially Mark, her loving partner for the last nine years.

Mari is survived by her sons, Warren of Surprise, AZ, Ty of Kenosha; five grandchildren; brothers, Bill, Dan, Tom, Bob; sisters, Barb, and Sheila.

Mari is preceded in death by her mother and father; husband, Dan Christensen; sister, Linda; and brother, Tim.

Mari’s wishes were to be cremated and have a celebration of her life at J.Q. Foxes.  The celebration will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019, starting at 10:00am through the rest of the day at J.Q. Foxes, 2835 Wisconsin Street, Sturtevant, WI, 53177.  PLEASE NO FLOWERS.  If you wish to bring pictures and stories, feel free to do so.  Please also feel free to bring a covered dish to pass.

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  1. Kari kinyon lauer says

    February 5, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    My prayers and thoughts are with you all Kari kinyon lauer

  2. Tom Harty says

    February 5, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Mari,
    You will be missed.

  3. Pat warden says

    February 5, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    Thinking of all of you at this sad time.

  4. Wayne & Gloria Gotthardt says

    February 5, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    Wayne and I wish you our sincere sympathy for your loss. We truly enjoyed coming to JQ’S, AND VISITING WITH MARI. Plus all the friends we made coming there.

  5. Aunt Irene and Donna Christman says

    February 6, 2019 at 4:06 am

    Rest in peace Mari❤ You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Pam Franke says

    February 6, 2019 at 5:36 am

    Mari, rest in peace. Give Dan a hug for me.

  7. Jane Wilson says

    February 6, 2019 at 5:55 am

    Together again. Say hellos to Dan and Ms. Bettie
    Rest in peace love

    J

  8. COX says

    February 6, 2019 at 9:44 am

    Mari, your sweet and gentle disposition will be sorely missed.

  9. Bruce & Joyce (Nienhaus) Bauman says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:14 am

    So sorry for the family’s loss. I’ve not seen Mari for some time, but there is always a kinship among cousins. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  10. Moe & Kelly Storbeck says

    February 6, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    Sure miss those days at JQ Foxes but the memories will last forever. Mari you will be missed but you have gone to the family party in the sky. See you again someday. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. RIP!

  11. Robert Hansen says

    February 6, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Mari. You will be missed by many, including Jean and I. Rest well. Give yourself and Dan a big hug from us. Missing you . God bless you and all of your friends and family.

  12. Robert,Priscilla,Diane says

    February 7, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    Warren Sorry for your loss.mari R.I.P.Our prayers are with you and the family.we send our love

  13. Shawn McCallum says

    February 7, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    Rest In Peace. Prayers for a healing heart are going out for you and your family Warren.

  14. Jodi (Fonk) Petersen says

    February 7, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Prayers to Warren and Ty and all. Mari was a wonderful person I will never forget. I will always cherish Mari and Dan for how caring and loving they where. I Enjoyed seeing Mari in Sept. love you Mari 😘

  15. Kurt Witt says

    February 8, 2019 at 10:22 am

    She will be back with Danny where she wanted to be…rest in peace

  16. Matthew Patterson says

    February 8, 2019 at 11:46 am

    You will be missed Auntie. My thoughts and prayers go out to my family in this tough time.

  17. Jewels says

    February 8, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our love. Jewels and Princess.

  18. Jewels & Princess says

    February 8, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our love Jewels and Princess.

  19. Chris Dahlke says

    February 9, 2019 at 2:22 am

    Warren
    I haven’t seen your mom in a very long time . What I remember about her was her laugh. Her laugh was very contagious as well as her smile. I’m sorry for your loss.

  20. Beth Vara says

    February 10, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    MarI is an amazing person and a wonderful friend.
    I’ll miss the Sunday evenings sitting and watching American Idol with her!
    You will be missed by many. Until we meet again
    We love and miss you Mari.
    ❤💜

  21. Lori Bratz - Coal Miners Bar says

    February 11, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    Just knew her threw our Thursday night pool leagues,always enjoyed shooting with their team and she was very laid back and easy going on wins or loses.

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October 22, 2015

My family and I would like to thank you and your staff for making our father\’s funeral a beautiful celebration of his life. So many people commented that it was the best funeral they had ever attended! We can\’t say enough about Mark Langendorf\’s professionalism, his attention to detail, and ensuring that my father\’s funeral went smoothly from start to finish. After the funeral, he was always available for any questions and concerns my mother had. He handled all post-funeral details. Our dad would be very happy to know it went so well.Thank you so much, Mark.

The Brehm and Kapellusch Families

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