Christine Kunz

September 12, 2022

Christine Kunz

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Christine Ann Kunz was born April 10, 1954 and passed away September 12, 2022. She was raised on a farm near Alleman, Iowa, and the family moved to Ames when she was 10 years old. After high school graduation, Chris took training at Voc Rehab in Des Moines and worked as a CNA at Methodist for 9 years. From there she worked in the laundry at Heather Manor for the next 30 plus years.

In April 1982, she married Daniel Kunz and they loved and helped each other for 35 years. Since Daniel’s passing, Chris weathered the changes of jobs and homes and found peace living at Elsie Apartments in downtown Des Moines. She was home again and could walk everywhere. She loved meeting friends and family, and going to the theater. Her smile and sense of humor were infectious!

Determination and care are two words to describe Chris. She always wanted to serve and be useful, and she had a knack for seeing value in people that others missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents Endren & Ruth Johnson, her brother Paul Johnson, and her husband Daniel Kunz.

She is survived by her step-daughters, Debra Kunz and Dana Kunz, and her nephews, Brett Johnson and Alex Johnson.

There will be a 2:00 p.m. graveside service on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Palestine Lutheran Cemetery in Huxley, Iowa, with a reception to follow at the Palestine Lutheran Church.

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