Christine (Holzhauser) Braden (78) of Collins, Ohio, passed away in her home on July 13, 2025.

A pillar of strength and love in her family, she touched the lives of many with her unwavering warmth, caring and understanding. She was an active participant and member of St. Mary's Church of Wakeman for decades. She blessed those around her with faith and a generosity that was inspiring and embodied all the love and compassion taught to us by the Lord.

Christine is survived by her loving children Kim, Tom, Shane and Janet, her grandchildren Xavier, Jade and Kirk, her sisters Dorothy (Dennis) Burdue, Kathy Petrey, Rosemary (Andy) O'Dell, Ethel (Jeff) Schmitt and brother Dwight Jr. (Lois) Holzhauser.

In addition to her parents, Dwight Sr. and Dorothy (Dobucki) Holzhauser, Christine is preceded in death by her husband William Braden and son-in-law, Paul.

A mass and celebration of her life will be held in her honor at a later date for her loving family and close friends.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com