Barbara Ann Christenson, age 71, of Wells, MN, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, after a tough battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 27, at 4 p.m. at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells with Chaplain Wendy Browne of St. Croix Hospice officiating. Burial will follow at St. Casimir Cemetery in Wells. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. that day.
Barb was born August 15, 1954, in Wells, MN, to Gerald “Gary” and Catherine “Katy” Erdner. She was the oldest of 10 children.
She lived in and around the Wells, MN, area; in Las Vegas, NV; Tucson, AZ; and the East coast of Florida. She was known to her friends and immediate family as a selfless hard worker who loved and advocated for her children above all else. She loved many dogs throughout her life, was a good cook, had a great sense of humor, and loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren.
Barb enjoyed treasure hunting, traveling, trying new restaurants and most of all dessert! She liked to bake, play cards, do crossword puzzles and read books. She lived in Florida for several years with her son David and his family. Her grandkids were her pride and joy.
Barb is survived by daughter Tracy Madden, her husband Josh Mathews, and their children Connor, Gracin and Zoey, of Burnsville, MN; son Eric “Fuzzy” Christenson of Las Vegas, NV; and son David Christenson, his wife Daniela, and their children Julia and Aiden, of Cocoa, FL.
She was also survived by siblings Jackie (Don) Leesch of Wells; Sandy (Ron) Leesch of Wells; Pat (Terry) Herbers of Eyota, MN; Mary (Randy) Jacobsen of Maggie Valley, NC; Connie (Neil) Roesler of Minnesota Lake, MN; Dan “Bud” (Sherry) Erdner of Wells; Teri (Lanny) Johnson of Easton, MN; and Jeri (Rick) Farley of Bricelyn, MN; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter-in-law Jessica Lark Christenson; brother Dennis “Fritz” Erdner; nephews Jeremy Leesch and Matt Wilson; and lifelong friend Ron Schmidt.
Her passing left a hole in the hearts of all who loved her.
To watch Barb’s service, click the following link https://youtube.com/live/UOhpD-sNVRk
I’m so sorry to hear about Barb passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you!
We are keeping Barb’s family in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏
We’re very sorry for her families loss. God bless
Barb was a classmate of my daughter Linda and when they were in Kindergarten my husband would take them to school at noon.
I remember her as being a very sweet person. May she rest in peace
So sorry for the loss of Barb she was always so nice to talk to sending my prayers and sympathy to the Erdner family thinking of you all!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Barb was my friend for a long time and we had some good times together. We lost contact with each other over the last few years, but I will always remember the fun times…and how much she liked my family (especially Ron).
God bless you all.
So sorry to hear about Barb. Many memories from many years ago. Sympathy to all of you.
Al and Sandy Meyer
So sorry thinking of your family during this difficult time, prayers for all.
I hate cancer!!! I’m so sorry Tracy, she was so young. I pray you find peace during this and cherish the memories you had with her.
My sympathy to family and friends.
I worked with Barb for many years. She was a hardworking, fun and caring person. My sympathy to Tracy and her entire family. RIP Barb.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to you all. God bless
My sincere sympathies go out to Barbs family. So sorry to hear. We were classmates and as classmates go, we lose contact. Barb showed up in Tucson a few years back. She recognized me but I did not recognize her Her sense of humor allowed her to toy with me for sometime until she finally told me how she knew me. Rest in Peace Barb.
Beautiful lady. May you rest in peace.
My Deepest Sympathy to Tracy, Eric, David and the entire Erdner family.