Service Details
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
VISITATION: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SERVICE RMEMBERING AND CELEBRATING HER LIFE: 6:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME
STURTEVANT – Michelle C. Christian, 57, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Although she battled lung issues for years, her death was unexpected.
She was born in Brighton, CO on July 20, 1960, the daughter of the late Vaughn and Gertrude (nee: Rittershaus) Hanson. She attended JI Case High School.
On February 19, 1977, she married Thomas Michael Christian, Sr. at Atonement Lutheran Church.
Michelle worked for Lincoln Lutheran for 22 years. She loved her job but her declining health forced her retirement.
Michelle helped and touched lives of many people through her loving heart and infectious smile. She had a strong faith in God and loved reading the Bible; especially the Book of Esther. She also enjoyed attending Mass at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Michelle loved festivals, county fairs and live music. However, she was happiest in the company of friends, family and relatives.
In addition to her loving husband, Thomas Christian, Sr. of 41 years, Michelle is survived by her sons, Thomas (Jenna) Christian, Jr. of Milliken, CO, Jacob (Tiffany) Christian of Elgin, SC; her grandchildren, Kaylee, Brandon, Austin, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Taylor, Allison, Kaelyn and Noah; her great granddaughter, Jordyn; her sisters, Laurie (Tom) Johnson, Leslie (Dave) Simpson, Kris (Tim) Kirchgessner; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dave (Kim) Christian, Rick (Jolynn) Christian, Joe (Betty) Christian, Debbie (Greg) Holbus, Linda (Greg) Shain, Don (Shelly) Christian, Sandy (Tom) Boehler, Lisa (Wayne) Sorensen; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Michelle was preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell Hanson; her brother-in-law, Bobby Christian and sister-in-law, Kathy (Don) Wiegand.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, July 12, 2018 for a visitation from 4-6 p.m. A service remembering and celebrating her life will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. A private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Dave and Linda Daniels says
Our deepest heart-felt condolences to your family. May God give you His grace, comfort and peace at this sad time.
Charline Gilliam says
She was a wonderful person R.I.P Michelle
Patricia frazee says
Sorry for your loss
Joe Christian says
Tom and boys, so sorry for your loss. She will be deeply missed. She was a beautiful person. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joe and Bette.
Steve & Gracie Schott says
Tom, my deepest condolences to you and your son’s, Michelle was a beautiful woman with a good heart. She will be missed may she rest in peace
Mr & Mrs John Mireles says
Tom our deepest condolences to you and your family Michelle was a beautiful soul that will be truly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Eric Larsen says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Holly Shain says
Im sorry for your loss uncle Tom, it breaks my heart remembering the last time i got to see her at my brothers graduation party. I love you so much… Rest in Heaven aunt Michelle… A beautiful Angel will be watching over us..s
Nicole Shain and family says
Tom Sr. and Sons, she will be deeply missed and always loved. She was a beautiful person. Kind, smart, funny and her laugh was contagious. My heart goes out to all of you.
Sandy Boehler says
Tom my brother . Michelle. Was a very good person and a awesome. Sister in law. She will be missed.she was one of a kind.caring . Woman. .bless . You . All . Tom . Tom jr.and . Jacob. ……
With love . Tom. Sandy. Dave. Dakota. Adam.
Ryan sorensen says
My thoughts and prayers are with you uncle tom and aunt Michelle, tom jr and jacob. She was a truly amazing person and she will be forever missed..rest in heaven aunt Michelle.
Sorensen family says
God moved you from our arms to our hearts. We love you & miss you dearly, Michelle.
Julie Peshek says
Sorry for your loss she was a great person I enjoyed working with her at Lincoln Lutheran (Becker Shoop)rest in peace my old friend.
Kendra branch says
It’s been many years we worked together , she was a sweet person.
Cheryl Ables says
Tom, I am so very sorry for your loss. I love you, if you need anything, don’t hesitate in calling me. Love, Cheryl