Christine L. Brotherton, 75, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Kensington in Fort Madison.
She was born on October 12, 1950, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Louis R. and Bessie Jane (Richey) Smith. On May 22, 1971, she married Melvin Brotherton in Argyle, Iowa. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1977.
She is survived by her two children: Denise (Jon) Kemper of Montrose, Iowa, Chad (Wednesday) Brotherton of Argyle, Iowa; grandchildren: Lee (Kyla) Kemper, Austin (Anna) Kemper, Chance Shannon, Chase (Rachel) Brotherton, Cassidy (Tracy)Mason; great grandchildren: Keeley, Parker, Lexi, Baylor, Savannah, Ava, Elijah, Madilynn, Myatt; four siblings: Stephen (Patsy) Smith, Kathy Smith, Penny (Jeff) Mitchell, Peggy (Kevin) Smith Stickle; brother-in-law Paul (Ruth) Brotherton; and sister-in-law Glenna Brotherton. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Melvin.
Christine was a graduate of Central Lee High School. She worked as a hair stylist at Hair -N- Now Reflections in Keokuk. She was a member of Argyle Presbyterian Church, where she was involved with the Joy Sunday School class and choir. She was an active helper with Vacation Bible School, and was a former session member. Christine was a member of the Red Hat Society, Arrowhead Bowling League, and the Tuesday Crafters at the First Baptist Church in Keokuk. She enjoyed bowling, cross stitch, sewing, crafting, flower gardens, her grandchildren, and vacationing with her family attending the Iowa State Fair.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Argyle Presbyterian Church in Argyle with Reverend John Simpson and Pastor Tony Keefe officiating .
Burial will be in Argyle Memorial Gardens in Argyle.
A memorial has been established in her memory for the Argyle Presbyterian Church.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.