Mary Rose Christiansen

Mary Rose Christiansen, age 49, of Omaha, died 12-2-13. Preceded in death by father Jack Duffy. Survived by husband Sam, daughter Molly Christiansen, grandson Brayden, and her mother Mary Anne Duffy, all of Omaha. Stepchildren: Jason (Heather) Christiansen of Mesa, AZ, and their 3 children, Jennifer (Brian) Gragert of Omaha, and their 3 children, Stacie (Ryan) Felton of Joplin, MO, and their 2 children, brothers: Jim (MaryKara) Duffy, John Duffy, and Joe (Pam) Duffy, and sisters: Pat (Herschel)Cain and their 5 children, and Kathleen (KC) Carmona and their 2 children. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Friday, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 14330 Eagle Run Dr. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 5-7 PM with a wake service at 7 PM all at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Memorials to Holy Family Ministries. Mary Rose (Duffy) Christiansen was born August 2, 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska to Jack and Mary Anne (Naughtin) Duffy. Mary grew up in Omaha where she attended St. Cecilia’s Grade School, and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1982. She went on to attend UNO following high school. As a young girl, Mary was active in softball, basketball, and track, and had a job delivering newspapers. Mary married Sam Christiansen on October 28, 1995 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. The couple have a daughter; Molly Marie, and have made their home in Omaha. Mary worked as a dispatcher for Allied Van Lines, and later as a claims adjuster for World Insurance. She was fond of taking photographs of family and friends, and was more than willing to help or give of herself to others in any way she could. If anyone needed help or support, Mary was one of the first to respond. She was a fan of Notre Dame, and enjoyed listening to country music. Mary was always ready for dinner at La Casa or some beer cheese pasta with a Coke, and could often be heard saying, “love you to the moon and back”. She will be remembered as a caring, loving, giving, and unselfish woman, who was always quick to help others, and who cherished her husband, Sam, her daughter, Molly, and her grandson, Brayden. Mary died suddenly at her home in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the age of 49 years, and 4 months. She was preceded in death by her father Jack Duffy, her grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. Mary is survived by her husband Sam, daughter Molly Christiansen, grandson Brayden, and her mother Mary Anne Duffy, all of Omaha. Stepchildren: Jason (Heather) Christiansen of Mesa, AZ, and their 3 children, Jennifer (Brian) Gragert of Omaha, and their 3 children, Stacie (Ryan) Felton of Joplin, MO, and their 2 children, brothers: Jim (MaryKara) Duffy, John Duffy, and Joe (Pam) Duffy, and sisters: Pat (Herschel) Cain and their 5 children, and Kathleen (KC) Carmona and their 2 children.

Mary Rose Christiansen

August 2, 1964 - December 2, 2013