Artel R. Christensen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Artel R. Christensen of Kankakee, Illinois, who passed away on January 2, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Artel R. Christensen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Christensen and Hulda Christensen (Molthan); and his brothers, Alfred Keerbs, Jerome Christensen, Billy Christensen and Terry Christensen.
He is survived by: his son Eric; his daughter-in-law Tracy Christensen of Bourbonnais; his daughter Tari; his son-in-law Mark Saltzgiver of Lewisville, TX; and his siblings, Lois Ester of Dewitt, IA, Marilynn (Charles Dauderman), Carolyn Snejberg of St. Petersburg, FL, Judith O'Brien of Kankakee, Thomas (Renee Christensen), Rodney (Marla Christensen) and Rolland Christensen of Kankakee. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
