Christine R. Torneden, 40, of Lawrence, KS passed on December 19, 2014 at University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS. Christine was born March 4, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Edward Knippen and Virginia Thomas.
Christine was united in marriage to Troy Torneden on October 14, 1994 in Lawrence, KS. They shared 20 years of marriage. He survives of the home.
Christine is also survived by son Caleb Torneden and daughter Carlee Torneden both of Lawrence, KS. She has a step-daughter, Danielle Owens and husband Timothy, of Overland Park, KS and step-son Brandon Torneden and wife Megan, of Lavon, TX. Christine has four grandchildren, Gavin Torneden, Grace Torneden, Madolynn Torneden and Skyler Torneden. Christine is also survived by her mother Virginia Thomas of Lawrence, KS, sisters Kandy Lipp of Valley Falls, KS, Lori Mizell of Lawrence, KS, and brother Donald Cannon of Lawrence, KS.
She is preceded in death by her father Edward Knippen and sister Gina Gardere.
Christine worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant and worked in home health through Independence Inc.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, KS at 1:00 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family through Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, KS. www.rumsey-yost.com
We wish to send our condolences from the staff at the Lawrence Habitat ReStore. Christine was a wonderful customer who seemed to really care about those she was helping out. We are sure that she will be truly missed.
I can’t believe that my beautiful, strong, loving mother is gone I will miss her forever. I love you mom rest in peace
We are so sorry for you lost. Christine was such a great lady. I am glad we were blessed to meet her and her Family.
Our deepest condolences are with you at this time.
We will have you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Blessings to you on your journey Christine.
from your friends at Independence Inc.
So sorry for your loss Troy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Virginia, and her siblings.
Troy, so sorry to hear about your wife. I did not know your wife, but she left this world way to early. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you in your family.
To all the family of christine torneden you all are in my heart and prayers i will miss her so much .
Im truly sorry for your loss god bless all of you .RIP CHRISSY .
Caleb,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s death. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sherry Tamerius
Such a short life lived, for such a great person, I send my heart felt condolences to her family.
I’ll miss you Chrissy. So sorry, gone too soon. Peace be with you my friend.
Especially reaching out to Christine’s Sisters and Mother at this time of grief. Virginia your sorrow is deep and my heart goes out to you all. Troy, I met you and Christine a few times at family gatherings, or 4th of July. Just know that even though I didn’t know you very well, I am praying for God to be with you and comfort you each day.
Brandon I’m so sorry for your loss.. God put us through all this to test us to see how we deal with challenges like this. I know you will get through this! I will be praying for you and if you need help I will be here for you no matter what.
Jarrett Chancellor
Brandon, I am so sorry for your loss. We’ll be here to help support you when you get back to Texas.
Jordan Chancellor
My sincerest sympathies and condolences to Brandon and Troy and the rest of the family for Christine. No words will ever be able to make things sound right for you right now, but in time things will get better. I know that right now everything seems so dark and bleak, but know that Christine is watching over each and every one of you and is guiding you for the future. Brandon, stand strong and know that you have much support from all of us.
Greg
Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. There are never enough words to ease the pain that you are going through. But what I do know is that Christine loved her family. She was always so kind and her son, Brandon and grandchildren talk about all the fun times they had and they loved her so very much! I know while it doesn’t help now, she will watching over each one of you and cradling you in her love. I will be praying for your family in this difficult time. Brandon , if you need anything I will be there. Love to you all, Kelly
It is with my deepest sorrow I extend my heartfelt smypathies to Brandon, Megan, Mattie, Skyler, Troy and the rest of the family. God will get you through this and you will see that she is still with you all, you carry her in your hearts. My God bless and comfort you all,
Deepest smypathies
Melinda McCoy
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I recently lost my mother and know the pain of a broken heart. Our Heavenly Father feels our pain. Psalms 34:18 assures us that He is near to those broken at heart. He does, however, hold out a promise that in the very near future He will wipe out all tears of sorrow and pain from our eyes and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3-5) He also promises to remember all those in the memorial tombs (graves) and restore them to life. (John 5:28,29) Until those words are fulfilled, may you find much peace and comfort in God and in His promises found in the Holy Scriptures.
Prayers and condolences to all the family. Love you all!!
So sad Chris was such a loving person God bless her mom and all the family…
I can’t believe this is real I have a hole in my heart that can’t be healed.I love you so much sis.