Karlene Jeannette Christiansen

Karlene Christiansen, 79, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on June 30, 2025. Cremation has taken place; a memorial service with military honors will be held at the Kimball County Manor Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Inurnment will follow at the Kimball Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.cantrellfh.com.

Karlene was born February 27, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Carl and Florence Christiansen. She was raised on the family’s farm south of Bushnell, Nebraska and graduated from Bushnell High School in 1964.

She enlisted in the US Army Women’s Corps (WAC), proudly served in the Pentagon, and was honorably discharged in 1968. She returned to the family farm where she preferred being outside farming with her dad over cooking and housekeeping inside with her mom. Karlene remained on the farm until moving to Kimball in 2003. She later moved into assisted living in the Kimball County Manor.

Karlene enjoyed photography and had a darkroom in her home for many years. She considered her certified therapy dogs, Blue-Bear, Shasta and Keesha to be family and they brought smiles to the residents of the Kimball County Manor for several years.

Survivors include several cousins, her neighbors in the Manor, and other friends.

Karlene was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial donations in Karlene’s name can be sent to the Kimball County Manor, 810 E 7th St., Kimball, Nebraska 69145 or the Voyageurs Wolf Project at https://makingagift.umn.edu/give/yourgift.html?&cart=22745.