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MaryLou Kristensen
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Obituary for MaryLou Kristensen

MaryLou Kristensen, 82, of Clinton, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13 at the Church of the Open Door, Clinton. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, at the Church of the Open Door. Burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery. Lemke Funeral Homes is assisting the family with arrangements.
MaryLou was born January 18, 1933 in Clinton, Iowa the daughter of Louis and Mary (Fahey) Ebensberger. She was a 1951 graduate of Lyons High School. She was united in marriage to Jens Kristensen on August 29, 1954 in Clinton.
Prior to starting her family, MaryLou worked as Secretary for Fidelity Life Insurance, she would later work for the Clinton School System as a Teacher's Aide, working with disabled children for over 10 years. However, raising and caring for her family would always be her main focus.
MaryLou was a longtime member of the Church of the Open Door. She was active in various groups at the Church including: the Bible study group, the casserole club, as well as working and cooking for many luncheons at the Church Hall; cooking and baking was a wonderful talent she had and shared with many. She also enjoyed reading, going to card club, socializing with her many friends and tending to her flower garden. She also loved her trip to Denmark that she took with her husband to see his family.
MaryLou is survived by one daughter - Karen (Frank) Thorpe of Clinton, WI.; one son - Kent (Natalie) Kristensen of Clinton, IA.; four grandchildren - Ashley, Dane, Amanda and Jacob; two step grandchildren - Sarah and Bowen; one step great grandson - Kobe; one brother - William Ebensberger of Clinton, IA.; one sister - Ann (William) Holm of Clinton, IA.; one sister in-law - Inge (Richard) Hansen of Clinton, IA.; one brother in-law - Bent Kristensen of Clinton, IA. with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Memorials made can be directed to the Church of the Open Door on MaryLou's behalf.

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