Christine Max Comstock, age 75, of Albia, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, under the care of EveryStep Hospice at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia.
Christine was born on December 7, 1944, to Max and Ina (Deavers) Combs in Ottumwa, IA. She grew up and attended school in Albia, graduating with the Class of 1966. Christine married Henry Black and to this union 2 children, Richard and Lisa, were born. Christine and Henry later divorced. She then married Cecil Comstock, whom she shared her marriage with until his passing. She has since shared many years with her loving partner, Fred Steinway.
Christine was a nurse’s aide at the Albia Hospital for many years before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Albia. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Christine is survived by 2 children, Richard Black of Albia and Lisa (Johnny Berry) Zook of Ottumwa; 2 grandchildren, Christopher (Dana) Black of Pella and Vada (Mark Straube) Penfield of Albia; 3 great grandchildren, Ashtyn Devooght, Gwen Black, and Sterling Black; and her life-long best friend, Susan Mickles. Christine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Ina Combs; her husband, Cecil Comstock; a sister, Sondra Henry; and 2 brothers, Michael and Richard Combs.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time; however, they will have a visitation and a memorial service at a later date.
Christine was born on December 7, 1944, to Max and Ina (Deavers) Combs in Ottumwa, IA. She grew up and attended school in Albia, graduating with the Class of 1966. Christine married Henry Black and to this union 2 children, Richard and Lisa, were born. Christine and Henry later divorced. She then married Cecil Comstock, whom she shared her marriage with until his passing. She has since shared many years with her loving partner, Fred Steinway.
Christine was a nurse’s aide at the Albia Hospital for many years before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Albia. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Christine is survived by 2 children, Richard Black of Albia and Lisa (Johnny Berry) Zook of Ottumwa; 2 grandchildren, Christopher (Dana) Black of Pella and Vada (Mark Straube) Penfield of Albia; 3 great grandchildren, Ashtyn Devooght, Gwen Black, and Sterling Black; and her life-long best friend, Susan Mickles. Christine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Ina Combs; her husband, Cecil Comstock; a sister, Sondra Henry; and 2 brothers, Michael and Richard Combs.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time; however, they will have a visitation and a memorial service at a later date.
Christine Max Comstock, age 75, of Albia, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, under the care of EveryStep Hospice at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia.
Christine was born on December 7, 1944, to Max and Ina (Deavers) Combs in Ottumwa, IA. She grew up and attended school in Albia, graduating with the Class of 1966. Christine married Henry Black and to this union 2 children, Richard and Lisa, were born. Christine and Henry later divorced. She then married Cecil Comstock, whom she shared her marriage with until his passing. She has since shared many years with her loving partner, Fred Steinway.
Christine was a nurse’s aide at the Albia Hospital for many years before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Albia. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Christine is survived by 2 children, Richard Black of Albia and Lisa (Johnny Berry) Zook of Ottumwa; 2 grandchildren, Christopher (Dana) Black of Pella and Vada (Mark Straube) Penfield of Albia; 3 great grandchildren, Ashtyn Devooght, Gwen Black, and Sterling Black; and her life-long best friend, Susan Mickles. Christine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Ina Combs; her husband, Cecil Comstock; a sister, Sondra Henry; and 2 brothers, Michael and Richard Combs.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time; however, they will have a visitation and a memorial service at a later date.
Christine was born on December 7, 1944, to Max and Ina (Deavers) Combs in Ottumwa, IA. She grew up and attended school in Albia, graduating with the Class of 1966. Christine married Henry Black and to this union 2 children, Richard and Lisa, were born. Christine and Henry later divorced. She then married Cecil Comstock, whom she shared her marriage with until his passing. She has since shared many years with her loving partner, Fred Steinway.
Christine was a nurse’s aide at the Albia Hospital for many years before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Albia. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Christine is survived by 2 children, Richard Black of Albia and Lisa (Johnny Berry) Zook of Ottumwa; 2 grandchildren, Christopher (Dana) Black of Pella and Vada (Mark Straube) Penfield of Albia; 3 great grandchildren, Ashtyn Devooght, Gwen Black, and Sterling Black; and her life-long best friend, Susan Mickles. Christine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Ina Combs; her husband, Cecil Comstock; a sister, Sondra Henry; and 2 brothers, Michael and Richard Combs.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time; however, they will have a visitation and a memorial service at a later date.
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Records on Ancestry
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1950 United States Federal Census
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Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940
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U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
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U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
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Monroe County, Iowa, U.S., Card Index of Births, Deaths & Marriages from Newspaper Clippings, 1898-2013
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