OSBORN, Christine
of Kalamazoo Passed away April 16, 2011 at home. She was born May 20, 1925 in Cotton Plant, AR to the late Harrison and Annie Branam Walls. Christine was united in marriage to Robert J. Osborn, who preceded her in death in August of 1989. Among the many interests of Christine's were her embroidery, whistling songs by Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and especially Kitty Wells. She was also a great story teller. Surviving Christine are her children, Celestine Shipman of Kalamazoo and Glenda David Swander of Portage; 9 grandchildren, Mary Ann Hulet, Shelly Jim Sprau, David Melinda Hulet, Robert Michelle Hulet, Roy "Sonny" Shipman, Carolyn David Granado, Karie Osborn, Ashley Shipman and Chrissy Shipman; several great grandchildren; and a few great great grandchildren. Also preceding Christine in death were 2 children, Annie Mae Hulet and Robert "Allen" Osborn; and 2 brothers and 1 sister. Chapel services will take place Tuesday, 2:00 o'clock at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Arrangements by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please see
www.langelands.com
for online obituary, register book and condolences. 343-1508