Christine M. Brandt

Christine M. Brandt

(February 25, 1938 – February 24, 2023)

Christine Marie Brandt , 84, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 4:48 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.

Private family graveside services will be held in St. Paul Cemetery, Strasburg, IL with Mike Giertz officiating.  Memorials may be given to WJLY Christian Radio Station in Ramsey and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Christine was born on February 25, 1938 at home in Strasburg, IL, the daughter of Carl and Etta (Reel) Stremming.  She loved music and served as the organist at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, in the 1950s.  Christine married Frankie Dee Brandt on June 15, 1957. They owned and operated F. Brandt Grain in Stewardson for many years. Christine enjoyed raising Appaloosa horses, collecting authentic Indian clothing, playing the harp and caring for her dachshund dogs. She attended New Hope Church in Effingham, IL.

She is survived by her husband, Frankie Dee Brandt; sons, Frenchie D. Brandt (Lori) of Stewardson, IL and Franklin D. Brandt (Marla) of Strasburg, IL; grandchildren, Jennifer Propst (Jason), Jesse Brandt (Rachel), Natasha Harris (Steffen) and Clayton Brandt (Kelly); great grandchildren, Matthew Propst, Hannah Propst, Tobin Brandt, Liam Harris, Isabella Harris, Dominic Harris, Rylee Brandt and Weston Brandt; brother, Robert Stremming of Strasburg, IL; and sisters-in-law, Nancy A. Stremming of Strasburg, IL and Frances Lee York of Strasburg, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Clyde and Jerome Stremming; and brother-in-law, Derry York; and sisters-in-law, Nancy I. Stremming and Betty Stremming.