John C. Christiansen, 95, of Brookston, died at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008 in Lafayette Home Hospital. He had been in Regency Place Nursing Home since October of 2005 and in failing health since September of 2007. He was born February 17, 1913 in Reddick, Illinois to the late Christian Jensen and Anna Marie (Nissen) Christiansen. He was a graduate of Francesville High School. His marriage was to Jean Langenbahn on November 4, 1960 in Chicago, she died August 26, 2003. Mr. & Mrs. Christiansen lived in Monticello from 1965 until moving to the Chalmers/Brookston area in 1972. Mr. Christiansen was a farmer raising grain and livestock. He also did custom combining and hay cutting. He was a member of the Chalmers Baptist Bible Church. John enjoyed reading the bible and attending church. He was an avid wood cutter. Surviving are his children; Jan Christiansen (wife: Margaret) of Fieldale, Virginia, Sonja Smith (husband: Ken) of Hemp Hill, Texas and Inga Sterling of Selah, Washington, Ted Christiansen (wife: Dana) of Lafayette, Robin Christiansen (wife: Kim) of Monticello, Eva Tatman (Clarence Gilbert) of Brookston. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his three brothers, Louis, Charlie & Elmer Christiansen; a step-son, Karl Kinney and a granddaughter Charlene. Friends may call from 5 – 8 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Chalmers Bible Baptist Church. Pastor Charles Fluckey will officiate. Interment to follow in Rockfield IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Chalmers Bible Baptist Church.