1956 – Kathie Marie Christians – 2016
Kathie Marie Christians was born February 25, 1956 in Westbrook, Minnesota to Mike and Irene (Steen) Zinda. She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1974. Kathie grew up bowling and setting pins at Mike’s Corner in Dovray, Minnesota for her parents’ business. On June 22, 1985 Kathie married Keith Christians. She worked at the Windom Hospital and Westbrook Hospital for many years. Kathie worked for the City of Tracy for the past 12 years. She was a life-long resident of Westbrook where she served on the Library Board and as president of the VFW Auxiliary for a number of years. Kathie enjoyed bowling, reading, and spending time with her family. She loved flowers and gardening, making crafts and cards, scrapbooking, quiltmaking, and embroidery. Kathie Marie Christians passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at the lake in Park Rapids after an extended battle with antisynthetase syndrome at the age of 60
Kathie is survived by her husband Keith of 31 years; daughter Kendra (Marcus) Schweigert, Westbrook, MN; stepsons: Curt, Larry, Jeff, and Travis Christians; daughter-in-law Rachel Christians; grandchildren: Lindsay, Walker, Wyatt and Macie; great grandchildren: Kaiden, Cambree and Chase; siblings: Beverly Risacher, Albertville, MN, Dennis (Jane) Zinda, Big Lake, MN, Gary (Pat) Zinda, St. Paul, MN, and Joel (Mary) Zinda, the Twin Cities; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Mike and Irene; brother Mark and brother-in-law Richard Risacher.
Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Westbrook, MN. Burial is in the Westbrook Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Westbrook Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
