Christine Kay Volz, 81, passed away on September 20,2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. John Baptist Catholic Church in Minnesota Lake, MN. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN and will continue one hour prior to the service (9:30 – 10:30 AM) on Thursday at the church. Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Minnesota Lake.
Chris was born on October 19, 1943, in Artesia, CA, to Donald and Helen Moore. She attended elementary school in Graettinger, Iowa, and graduated from Minnesota Lake High School in 1960. Chris met the love of her life, John Volz, in 1962. They were married on August 17, 1963. Into this marriage was born one son, John (Jack) P. Volz.
Chris loved to read. This led to her always learning something new. She continued with her education, eventually receiving her master’s degree in Education and a certification in Academic Administration. During her career in Education, Chris was a Teacher, Mentor, Principal, and Superintendent of schools in southern Minnesota. Through her work Chris was able to help many others learn to read. Chris retired in 1999. She also worked alongside her husband John on the family farm.
Chris was a very sociable person and was involved in many different activities. She enjoyed gardening, reading, playing cards, singing in the choir, playing Bocce ball, traveling, and just going to visit many, many friends. She looked forward to wintering in Arizona for the past 20 years.
Chris is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Dora Volz; sisters Maureen (Jim) Runquist, Barbara Berry, and Maribeth (Steve) Brummer; brothers-in-law Marc (Sherry) Volz and Orland Drager; many nieces and nephews, and her faithful companion Lady.
Chris was proceeded in death by her husband John (2024); her parents Don and Helen; brother-in-law Jim (Betty) and (Mary) Volz; sisters-in-law Virginia Drager and Agnes (Francis) Linder.
The Volz family wishes to thank the people with St. Croix Hospice, and staff at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center for their excellent care and support.
Our deepest sympathy to you, family of Chris…I always enjoyed my visits with her.
Jack, Dora, and the Moore sisters, so sorry for your loss. Chris was a lovely person and loved friend.
Our condolences to the entire family, especially the Moore girls. May she rest in peace nd may your good memories bring you joy.
Jack, Dora and the Moore sisters. You are in my thoughts and prayers, heartfelt feelings in your loss.