Krista Kathryn Gafkjen Obituary
The world bids farewell to Krista Kathryn Gafkjen of Panora, Iowa, departing on December 7, 2024 at the age of 56. Krista Kathryn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Krista Kathryn Gafkjen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Bushnell and Bonita Bushnell (Haradon); and her brother-in-law Kevin Gafkjen. She is survived by: her husband Kelly Gafkjen; her children, Kallin Gafkjen (Jon) of Kody Gafkjen, KC and Kordell Gafkjen (Madison); her grandchildren, Isaiah, Graham, Natalie, Hayden and June; her siblings, Kelly O'Flaherty (Joe), Kerri Jo Svoboda (Jamie), Kraig Bushnell (Lynda Tiller), Kevin Bushnell, Kent Bushnell (Chrissy) and Erica Wood; her parents-in-law, Ernie and Jan Gafkjen; her siblings, Todd Gafkjen (Tammy Hammer), Eric Gafkjen (Amy), Ginny Jeche (Jim) and Jared Gafkjen (Rachel); and her daughter Natalia Kryger. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Panorama High School (701 W Main St, Panora, IA 50216). A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests physical or monetary donations be made to the family to be used for packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child in her memory, to continue her mission of spreading love and faith.
