Frances Christiansen

Frances E. Christiansen, of the Town of Genesee, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at her home at the age of 72.  She was born on January 8, 1936 in Marion, WI, the daughter of Earl and Maria (Kussmann) Stevens.  Frances married Vernon E. Christiansen on August 4, 1957 in Marion, WI.  She was a member of Genesee Congregational Church UCC, where she belonged to the Women’s Fellowship.  Frances loved to sew, especially making quilts for each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed displaying many of her cross stitch creations throughout her house, along with her collection of over two hundred Precious Moments figurines.    Frances will be sadly missed by her husband, Vernon of the Town of Genesee; three children:  Daniel Christiansen of St. Paul, Minnesota, Clarice (Jerome) Applegate of Dousman, Mark (Kim) Christiansen of Hustisford; six grandchildren:  Christina, Joel, and Nicole Christiansen, Cody Eveland, Christopher Applegate, and Sherri (Kenny) VanBeek; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers:  Garry Stevens of Pulaski, WI, and Earl John (Janet) Stevens of Appleton.  She is preceded in death by one sister, JoAnn Fietzer, one brother, Donnell Stevens, and her parents.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 10:00 AM until the funeral service at 2:00 PM at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI.  Rev. Al Nichols will preside.  Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Wales. Memorials may be made to Genesee Congregational Church UCC, W306 S5047 Church St., Mukwonago, WI 53149.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.