Christine “Christy”, 49, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on May 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Christy was born in Duluth, MN, to Robert and Emmy Libal on September 27, 1974. She went to high school in Two Harbors, MN, and graduated in 1993. She went on to earn a degree in accounting from Lake Superior College. She worked at Carlson Companies and American Bank of the North. Christy enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, solving puzzles, gardening, playing with her puppies, and drawing. She was also actively involved in all of her children’s activities. in Duluth, MN, to Robert and Emmy Libal on
Christy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joseph and Vernette Libal and John and Mildred Giddings; aunt Ava Mae Giddings; and uncles Frank Libal and Gwynn Giddings.
Christy is survived by her husband, Richard Kasulis; children, Taryn, Trevor and Tucker Snetsinger; parents, Robert and Emmy Libal; sister, Jo Lynn (Mike) Elling; nephew, Travis Elling; and many in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Christy was an amazing mother, wife, auntie, sister, and daughter. She was our greatest cheerleader and a tenacious fighter to the end. She was also a social butterfly who could easily light up the room with her smile and laugh. She was a woman who was tough as nails, and faced challenges head on. And, she had the hardest job in the military, that of the military spouse. Our hearts are both glad that she is pain free, singing and dancing with her long blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes, and so sad that she is no longer with us. We are hugging you with our souls every day, Christy (Mom) and we miss you tremendously.
Visitation was held at 2:00 p.m. on June 4th at Sunrise Funeral Home, 4798 Miller Trunk Highway, Hermantown, Minnesota; with a Memorial service at 3:00 p.m. At a later date, burial will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, 4777 Highway 53, Saginaw, Minnesota.
Christy will be lovingly remembered for her beautiful smile, infectious laughter, and love for her family and music.
