Christine A. Werner age 67 of Fulton, IL passed away Thursday Dec. 25, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. No services are scheduled at this time. Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be given to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, giveBCRF.org. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
She was born in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Franklin and Isabelle (Ostrander) Ray. She married Mark Werner in 1995 and spent most of her life in the Clinton area as a cook at the Clinton Community School District. She enjoyed dressing up for Halloween, camping, traveling, watching movies with her husband, and hanging out with her dogs Zoey and Brick.
Christine is survived by her husband Mark, her son David (Rayna) Spooner, her granddaughter Isabella, three brothers, Ellis “Mike” Ray, Donald Ray, and Harry Ray, all of Clinton, IA; her sister Julie Guilliams of Fulton, IL; and several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother David, and nephew Randy Guilliams.
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So sorry to hear this Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending hugs.
I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss, Mark. My prayers are with all of you.
I am at a total loss for words. Chris and I were close friends back in the day and remained friends. My prayers to Mark and the family.
I am so sorry for the family‘s loss. Chris was one of the kindest, sweetest people I worked with in the school district. She cared about every child every day. She will be dearly missed.
My condolences to the entire family. My fondest memory of Chris is when we were in our 20’s we would watch Days of Our Lives on the phone together.. hardly a day went by that we didn’t do that.
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. I WAS IN 8TH GRADE AT NORTH CATHOLIC WITH CHRIS. WE WERE IN THE SAME GROUP FOR OUR CLASS TRIP TO THE BROOKFIELD ZOO. SHE WAS A GREAT CHILDHOOD FRIEND. RIP MY FRIEND.