Christine Anne Bringle, 69, of Elkhart, died on July 6, 2022. Christine was born November 7, 1952 in Elkhart to the late Louis and Patricia (Dobbins) Minelli. She married Steven Bringle on March 20, 1976 in Elkhart at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.

Christine is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Steven and a brother Mark Minelli. She is survived by her children: Ayron Bringle of Elkhart, Robin Bringle of South Bend and Daniel (Megan) Bringle of Denver, Colorado. As well as four grandchildren: Jaxson, Niko, Nash and Jade. Christine is also survived by her sister Nancy Palenick of Elkhart and three nieces: Jennifer Weaver, Elizabeth Palenick and Stephanie Palenick. Christine graduated from Elkhart High School in 1971. She also attended the University of Arizona for 2 years as well as Indiana University for 1 year.  She was a long-time member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart. In 1986, Christine received her realtors license and began working for Gallery Homes which later became Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of Northern Indiana for all her career. She was a member of the Elkhart County Board of Realtors, the Indiana Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. When Christine wasn't working, she was gardening and cooking for her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. A memorial mass for Christine will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkhart on Thursday, July 14 at 10 am. Arrangements are with Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home in Elkhart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601