Thea Caroline Christianson, daughter of Nels and Tiere (Tolefson) Anderson, was born August 12, 1888, in Normania Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Lucas Lutheran Church of which she was a member until her death. She was united in marriage to Alfred Christianson, June 10, 1911. To this union were born four children: Thelma (Mrs. Harry Stokke) of Clarkfield, Clarence of Cottonwood, one son and one daughter, who passed away at birth. Mrs. Christianson lived on her birth place until 1943 when she and her husband moved to Clarkfield where they have since made their home. She passed away at the Clarkfield Hospital on Wednesday, January 8, 1964, at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her husband, daughter, son, daughter-in-law and son-in-law, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Aletta Nyland of Gully, Minnesota, and a number of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, one son, one daughter, one sister and seven brothers. IN MEMORY OF MRS. ALFRED CHRISTIANSON August 12, 1888 ~ January 8, 1964 Funeral Services Saturday, January 11, 1964, 2:00 p.m. St. Lucas Lutheran Church, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. Norton C. Engelstad Organist, Mrs. Orley Miller Vocal Solo, Mrs. Arden Lynne, Sr. "Taenk Naar Engang" "Under His Wings" Casket Bearers Carl Rysdahl ~ Carl Knutson Alfred Hagren ~ Alfred Johnson Arden Jurgenson ~ Albert Martinson Final Resting Place St. Lucas Lutheran Cemetery, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota