Kristen G. Brodersen

Kristen Gail (Petersen) Brodersen, 57, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Des Moines. She was born in Pontiac, Mich., Aug. 21, 1963, to Thor and Gail Petersen. She spent most of her adult life raising her family in Monroe.

Those left to honor her memory are her son, Graham Brodersen and fiancé, Sasha James; her daughter, Caryse Brodersen and fiancé, Aaron Hickman; her son, Reece Brodersen; her granddaughter, Isly Hickman; her mother, Gail Petersen; her siblings, Karla Petersen Nash and Thor Petersen; and a number of beloved nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Thor Petersen; sister, Robin Rahoi; and her children’s father and former husband, Brett Brodersen.

Due to current restrictions, we will be holding a memorial service at a more appropriate time in Rapid River, Mich. In lieu of flowers, you may inquire about her memorials at krisbrodersenmemorial@gmail.com. Online condolences may be left at pencefh.com