Memorial Service for Christine A. Brinkman, 45, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, will be 5p.m. Friday at The Abbey of Willoughby (located on the grounds of McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38011 Euclid Ave., Willoughby).
Chrissy passed away June 9, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic with her family by her side.
Born Nov. 29, 1969 in Euclid, Christine was a Cuyahoga County resident her whole life living in Lyndhurst and Cleveland.
She was the loving wife of James “Chris” Brinkman; adoring mother of Jimmy and Billy Brinkman; daughter of Mary Ann Reichhardt; sister of Denise Reichhardt; daughter-in-law of Jim and Marilyn Brinkman; and sister-in-law of John Brinkman, Steve Brinkman and David (Holly) Brinkman. She was an amazing niece, aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Reichhardt and brother, Michael Reichhardt.
Christine taught at Notre Dame Elementary School for many years and was loved by her students.
Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, at The Abbey. A celebration of Chrissy’s life will follow at The Croatian Lodge, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd., Eastlake. Family and friends are encouraged to come and to celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Chrissy’s name may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1422 Euclid Ave. Suite 239, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115
To leave condolences for the family or light a memorial candle, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com