Darlene M. Christensen
  • Born on: August 13, 1930
  • Departed on: February 27, 2016
  • Resided in: Johnston, IA

Darlene M. Christensen

Darlene M. Christensen, 85, of Johnston, Iowa formerly of West Branch and Cedar Rapids Iowa, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center.

Private inurnment took place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Darlene was born August 13, 1930 in Woodland Township, Iowa to Kennie and Goldie (Perkins) Marcusson.  She was united in marriage to Floyd Christensen.  

Surviving are her children: Heidi (John) Harriman of St. Joseph, Missouri and Chris Christensen of Norwalk, Iowa; and grandchildren Chloe and Hillary Harriman; Tucker and Dylan Christensen. A sister Margaret Cozad and sister-in-law Jo Marcusson both of Red Oak, Iowa. Nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Floyd, in 2013. Brother Luverne Marcusson, brother-in-law Bill Cozad, niece Christine (Cozad) Miller and grandson Chase Harriman. Brother and sister-in-law Chuck and Dorothy Blaha. 

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Humane Society or Camp Courageous.
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