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Mary Christine Kelchen
Mary Christine Kelchen
Edgewood
Mary Christine Kelchen, 83, of Edgewood, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her home.
Survivors include her two children, Dale (Tami) Kelchen of Manchester and Julie (Paul) Krogmann of Manchester; two grandchildren, Danielle Krogmann and Christopher Krogmann; her siblings, RoseAnn (John Pape) Kelchen, Jim (Jennifer) Willenbring, Joan (Ron) Ronnebaum, Joe (Marilyn) Willenbring, and Patrick Willenbring; sisters-in-law, Pearl Kelchen and Rosalynn Kelchen; and many nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Edgewood, Iowa, with Rev. John Haugen presiding.
Visitation: 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Edgewood, Iowa. Friends may also call an hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
Interment: St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Edgewood, Iowa.
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