Christine Marie Kinjerski, age 60, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Chris was born June 14, 1964, in Manitowoc, to Tom and Judy Hoeft. She was a graduate of Kewaunee High School with the Class of 1982. On July 7, 1984, Chris married Rich Kinjerski in Krok, Wisconsin, at St. John's Church. She was employed at Shoto Corporation and was a part-time Nana to her grandson, Beckett, who she loved more than anything. Chris had been really looking forward to meeting her newborn granddaughter, Luella. She was a loving and devoted mother, and would do anything for her children and grandchildren. Chris loved spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed her girl's weekends with her sisters, cousins, and aunts, shopping, and reading. Chris had the best sense of humor, even in a tough situation. She was the bright light and happiness in everyone's life and she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Chris is survived by her husband: Rich Kinjerski; son: TJ (Samantha) Kinjerski; grandchildren: Beckett and Luella Kinjerski; father: Tom Hoeft; siblings: Sandy (Bill) Bosman, Pat Hoeft, Debbie (Kurt) Koerner; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Gloria (Greg) Habeck, Bill (special friend Shirley) Kinjerski, Gary (Lynn) Kinjerski, Ron (Joanne) Kinjerski, Wayne (Dawn) Kinjerski, Dean (Tina) Kinjerski; sisters-in-law, Linda Kinjerski, Pam Kinjerski, and Dionne Kinjerski; and special family friend Shane Strauss. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Samantha Kinjerski; mother: Judy Hoeft; father and mother-in-law: Joe and Mabel Kinjerski; grandparents: Augie and Mae Hoeft and Joe and Betty Brooks; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Jane and Charlie Rohr; brothers-in-law: Dan Kinjerski, Louie Kinjerski, and Roger Kinjerski.

Cremation has occurred at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory in Manitowoc. A visitation will be held for family and friends on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 628 N. Water Street, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A private burial will take place at a later time at Knollwood Memorial Gardens in Manitowoc.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the CVICU Team at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center for the compassionate care provided to Chris.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Chris' name which will be donated to the Epilepsy Foundation.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the Kinjerski family with funeral arrangements.