Mrs. Kristiansen, 78, of Middletown, died Jan. 23, 2009, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She had resided in Colts Neck and Shrewsbury before relocating to Middletown. Mrs. Kristiansen is survived by her husband of 52 years, Arthur; three daughters, Nancy Bartis, Kerry O'Brien and Linda DiLenge, and their spouses; a son, Brian Kristiansen, and his spouse; a brother, John Mazza; a sister, Alice Rodney; and nine grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Red Bank. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 442, Needham, MA 02494.