Christine Brass
May 15, 1954 - January 13, 2013
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BRASS, Christine M. of Saginaw Township, Michigan passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was 58 years old. Christine Marie Beitz was born on May 15, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Wilbur "Dixie" and Edna (Brieske) Beitz. She married Gregory Brass on August 9, 1975 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Saginaw, Michigan. Christine graduated Valedictorian from St. Stephen High School with the Class of 1972. She worked for 30 years as a bookkeeper for the Catholic Weekly Newspaper. She enjoyed reading and country music concerts. Christine always had a smile and a positive attitude. She loved taking care of her family and making friends with everyone she met. Surviving are husband of 37 years, Gregory of Saginaw; daughter, Kelli Pitts of Midland; brother, William and wife, Lynette Beitz of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Mary Kay Cummings of Toledo, OH and Barbara Lake of Lansing; father-in-law, Raymond Brass; brother-in-law, Mark and wife, Rhonda Brass of St. Augustine, FL; sister-in-law, Karen and husband, Tim Giacoletti of Brighton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Christine was preceded in death her parents; mother-in-law, Dorothy Brass; and brother-in-law, Norman Cummings. FUNERAL: Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 6400 McCarty Rd. Rev. Fr. James R. Carlson will officiate. Cremation will follow. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter (off State) on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., as well as on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to American Heart Association or Charity of Choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Deisler Funeral Home. Please share your thoughts and memories with Christine's family at the funeral home, church, or online at www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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sue guevara- class of 1972
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sue guevara- class of 1972 purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Christine M. Brass.
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Phyllis Hamilton
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I would like to send my sympathy to your family for your loss. We lost a loved one a couple of months ago and found comfort in a promise in the bible. I want to share it with your family. It is found at Revelation 21:3-5. I hope this promise helps somehow.
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Nancy Smith
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So sorry to hear about Chris! Smiling with fun memories along with tears of sadness.
All of our love from your Oregon cousins,
Nancy, Ashley, and Chelsea
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Fr. Jerry Brzezinski
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Please know of my prayer and support during this time of loss and yet Passage to New Life for Christine. Christine and family will be remembered at Mass this weekend, Sunday, January 20th. God's blessings and peace, Fr. Jerry Brzezinski
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Debbie Kyes
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I moved away from Saginaw many years ago and lost touch with lovely Chris. I'm shocked to learn of her sudden passing. We were friends and co-workers when pregnant at Garb-Ko. I have strong memories of Chris -her faith, poise, giggles, tenderness, and devotion to a family she loved with all her heart.
I just heard about this sad news a couple days ago but decided to reach out, even though it's very late. My deepest sympathy to Greg & Kelli …this was much too early to say good-bye to your beloved wife & mother.
Debbie Kyes (Loucks), Traverse City