Delray "Duke" Christensen

SAVANNA, Ill. — Delray “Duke” Christensen, age 89, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at the Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton, Illinois. A private family graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

Delray was born December 24, 1920, in Savanna, the daughter of James and Pearl (Smith) Kennedy. She graduated from Savanna High School. Delray married Bruce P. Christensen Sr., he preceded her in death in 1999.

Delray was a homemaker who loved spending time with her children and later her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Community United Church of Christ in Savanna and the Savanna V.F.W. She enjoyed flowers and birds.

Delray is survived and lovingly remembered by two sons, James (Shelley) Dannels of Reno, Nevada, and Bruce P. (Diane) Christensen Jr. of Fulton, Illinois; ten grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Delray was preceded in death by her husband Bruce; one daughter, Vickie Adrian McCune; one son, Joe Dannels; one sister, Wanda Greene; and ex - husbands, Ambrose Dannels and Virgil Adrian.