A Celebration of Life for Christine will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Crystal Falls Banquet Hall in New London.

Christine Van Straten, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  She was born on January 7, 1955, in Waupaca, the daughter of the late Marvin Sr. and Geneva (Cartwright) Harris.  Christine had three children with Richard Van Straten.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren more than anything; they meant the world to her.  She enjoyed camping with her family, gambling and crafting.  She enjoyed her time cooking for the Corner Café.  Christine also enjoyed dancing and country music.

She is survived by her children, Penny (Keith) Fischer, Donald Van Straten (Amanda Ricker), Darren "Tigger" (Jennifer) Van Straten; grandchildren: Brittnay Van Straten, Brandon Van Straten, Jordan Nelmark, Jolene Nelmark, Olivia Van Straten, and Gavin Van Straten; great-grandchildren: Paxton Van Straten, Atreya Van Straten, June Van Straten, River Van Straten;  step-great-grandchildren:  Emillie Rusche, Hayden Fischer, Abel Fischer, Marissa Fischer, and Colton Scofield and; siblings, Donna Buelow, Darlene (Ted) Brush and Dave Koch.  Christine is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Diane Cummings, Marvin Harris, Debbie Frenche, and Gail Koch.

The family would like to thank Hospice nurses Nancy and Nikki and her social worker Stephanie.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Remember Me:  Don't remember me with sadness, don't remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter we've shared throughout the years.  Now I am content that my life was worthwhile, knowing that along the way I made somebody smile.  When you are walking down the street and you got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.  So please don't be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.  Remember that I'm with you each morning, noon, and night. By Christine Van Straten