Christina Mae “Tina” Bohnenkemper, 81, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at her home with family by her side. She was born April 7, 1945 in Horton, KS, the daughter of Stanley and Irene Velma (Andrick) Knutsen.
Tina graduated from Whiting High School in 1963. She was a homemaker, worked at the Holton Meat Locker and worked in the bakery for Craig’s IGA for many years.
She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served as organist for over 40 years.
Tina married Gaylen R. Bohnenkemper on October 24, 1964 in Holton, KS. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2018 after 53 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her son, David E. Bohnenkemper in 2015; her parents, Stanley and Irene Knutsen and 2 sisters, Dolores Smith and Leota Schnieder.
Tina and Gaylen enjoyed raising pumpkins and, perhaps most of all, sharing them with family and friends. Those simple moments of giving and bringing joy to others were among the many things that made their life together special.
Above all else, Tina treasured her family. Her greatest happiness came from spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She cherished the time they spent together and the memories they created. Her love for her family was at the heart of everything she did, and the memories she leaves behind will be treasured for generations.
Survivors include her 2 sons, Darin Bohnenkemper (Jennifer) of Holton, KS and Derrick Bohenekemper of Norton, KS; sister, Joyce Daily (Ed) of Netawaka, KS; 2 brothers, Donald Knutsen of Topeka, KS and Lowell “Butch” Knutsen (Doris) of Waverly, KS; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church (Music Program) c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.
