Irene A. Christensen, age 98, died Monday July 16, 2018 in Muskegon. She was born July 15, 1920 in Grand Marais to the late Lawrence and Mary Ann (Hart) Hager. Irene is survived by two sons, James (JoAnn) Christensen and Alan (Pam)Christensen, a daughter Melodie (Tim) Thielbar, special niece, Delores LaVasseur, a daughter in law, Karen Christensen, 15 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Christensen, one son, David, a daughter Carole (Doug) Fuhr, sisters, Rosemary Swinehart and Ilene Hager, one great grandson, Patrick Buikema. There will be a funeral service on Monday, July 23, 2018, at 11:00a.m. at EverRest Funeral Home and Chapel (1783 E. Keating Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442). Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 10a.m. at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel. Burial will be in the East Dalton Oak Hill Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Poppen House Hospice Residence, 2065 East Mt. Garfield Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444