Mark Christiansen

Mark was born May 1, 1953 in Escanaba, son of Harlon and Violet (Swenson) Christiansen. He grew up in Kipling and attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools Class of 1971.

Following graduation, Mark enlisted into the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Utah at Hill Air Force Base and then relocated back to the Upper Peninsula upon honorable discharge. Mark was proud to be a part of the Honor Flight Mission XV (15).

Mark was united in marriage to Joyce Honkonen on October 9, 1997.

Mark had various jobs in Delta County, but his favorite job title was Grandpa. He was an avid hunter and loved his camp. Mark enjoyed watching NASCAR. He also liked to tinker and could fix most things. Mark’s caring and thoughtfulness will be very missed.

In addition to his loving wife, Joyce, Mark is survived by: children, Stacy (Carl) Smith, Kelly (Brian) Seymour, John (Kim) Quinn and Jim (Jodey) Quinn; siblings, Bonnie Robertson, Linda (Bruce) Attar, Ann “Sue” (Steve Bolek) Christiansen and Amy (Kraig) Dyer; grandchildren, Alex, Chelsea, Samuel, Anna, Violet, Emma, Kaitlynn, Jessica, Samantha, Olivia and Ivy; great-grandchildren, Leah, Lennon, Renny and Kaizen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Harlon and Violet (Swenson) Christiansen and brother, Duane Christiansen.

Family will receive friends on Friday, January 19, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. Funeral services honoring Mark’s life will follow at 4 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. A luncheon will follow. Mark will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery at a later date. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Christiansen family. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.