Alice "JoAnn" Christianson , 94, formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died May 20, 2026 in Spring Valley, Minnesota.

JoAnn was born in Crookston, Minnesota to Charles and Josephine (Hagelie) Cook in 1932. She graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1950. In 1951 she married Elroy Kleven of Fisher, MN and they had three daughters. They were later divorced. In 1976 JoAnn and Elmer Christianson were married. He passed away in 2005. In 2018, JoAnn moved to Rochester, MN where she lived at Madonna Towers Assisted Living to be near her daughter and caregiver, Laurie. Later she moved into Spring Valley Living Care Center where she resided until her death.

JoAnn enjoyed cooking, shopping, gardening, playing cards, puzzles, and socializing with friends. Elmer and JoAnn spent summers at Maple Lake and winters in Florida.

JoAnn is survived by her three daughters: Ms. Linda Makaruk of Newnan, Georgia; Mrs. Susan (Glenn) Kleven Johnson of Mayville, North Dakota; and Mrs. Laurie (Brian) Kleven Henke of Racine, Minnesota. JoAnn has seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one niece, Mrs. Kathryn Miller of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; parents, Charles and Josephine Cook; and sister, Mrs. Carole (Richard) Malone of Auburndale, Florida.

VISITATION beginning at 10:00 AM, with a FUNERAL SERVICE at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Avenue NW, East Grand Forks, MN. INTERMENT to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in East Grand Forks.