Christine Hokenson

Born in Hancock, Michigan on August 15, 1963 to George Earl Hokenson and Alice (Grace) Hokenson, Chrissy graduated from Houghton High School in 1981 and earned a Bachelor degree from Central Michigan University. She retired in 2016 after working for many years as an aide, rehab aide, and assistant social worker at Norlite Nursing Center.

Chrissy had a deep love for her family. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, having spent a majority of her life living in Marquette with her sister Beverly, whom helped to take care of her over the last several years after her illness progressed. Chrissy enjoyed playing cards and shopping online with the TV on in the background, and with her beloved cats of 15 years, Nalla and Lexy. Known as Favorite Auntie Chrissy to her 60+ nieces and nephews, she was always fun and positive, with a sense of ease in her personality, even in her final days.

Chrissy is survived by her sisters, Beverly Hokenson and Janice Edwards of Marquette; brothers, George “Porgie”ùHokenson of Hancock, Alan Hokenson of Appleton, Steven (Debbie) Hokenson of Marquette, Tracy (Michelle) Hokenson of Dollar Bay; sisters-in-law, Alice Hokenson, Jean Hokenson, and brother-in-law, Michael Antilla; many nieces, nephews, and friends, including her dear friends, Missy Elrite Skendzel and Colleen McCarthy Williams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brothers, Michael Hokenson, Dwayne Hokenson, and her sisters Judy Engman, Margaret Antilla, and Cindy Richards.

The family would like to thank all of the aids from Arcadia Home Health for your care and companionship over the years.

Following Chrissy’s wishes there will be no funeral services. A private celebration of life will be held by the family.

Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family where memories may be shared at canalefuneral.com