Christine D. Brehm

Christine D. Brehm, age 84, of the Town of Grant, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her home. Christine “Chris” Dewella Brehm was born on Dec. 10, 1940, in Janesville, the youngest daughter of 10 children born to the late Herbert and Helen (Fischer) Hanke. She grew up in the Janesville area and later married Donald Frederic Brehm on Oct. 24, 1959, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, also in Janesville. The couple began their married life in Menomonee Falls and Hubertus area. In June of 1970, they moved to a farm south of Marion, where they raised three sons and worked raising beef cattle. Chris had different jobs over the years, including working at the J.C. Penny Outlet, Zimmels Bakery and the Maple Lane Health Care Facility in Shawano. In 1985, they moved into the city of Marion where she enjoyed her deck, flower beds and large garden. She was a loyal member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Town of Grant. Chris and Don loved to travel, hosted many great pig roasts and family parties. She enjoyed spoiling her grandkids at Christmas and birthdays. Later in life, she lived with her sons and grandchildren, enjoying the country life, pony cart rides around the block, watching her birds, taking Oakly and Shilo for walks and, of course, shopping! Christine is survived by her sons, Brian (Lori) Brehm, Brad (Janet) Brehm and Randy (Tammy) Brehm; grandchildren, Jeremy (Rebecca) Brehm, Jordan (Krissy Schweitzer) Brehm, Nick (Shannon Long) Brehm, Brandon (Tonya) Brehm, Nicole (Austin Bessette) Brehm, Merissa (Lucas Much) Brehm and Molly (Daniel Fliehe) Brehm; great-grandchildren, Asher and Kendall Brehm, McKenzie and Jackson Brehm, Jameson and Kynlee Brehm; step-grandchildren, Jessica Kaladic, Amanda (Stephanie) Kaladic, Brianna (Taylin) Draper and Brandy (Ben) Iozzo; step-great-grandchildren, Boston, Roman, Denver, Braylee and Berkley; sister, Charlotte Moreland; brother, Herbert (Jan) Hanke; sister-in-law, Susan (Jerome) Young; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald; grandsons, Justin and Jesse; a great-grandson, Jesse; seven siblings; and one brother-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Town of Grant, with the Rev. Dean Suehring officiating. Inurnment will take place at Little Creek Cemetery in the Town of Little Wolf at a later date. Visitation will take place on Friday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Tigerton, is assisting the Brehm family with arrangements. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.