Christine Suzanne Kollarik

Christine “Christy” Kollarik, age 60, of Temperance, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Sylvania Center surrounded by family. She was born on April 20, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio to CJ and Maryann (Pokornik) Phalen. At a young age, Christy learned how to twirl baton. A skill she continued to enjoy as a member of the Ambassadors and Glassmen Drum Corps. Christy was a graduate of Cardinal Stritch High School where she was a member of the marching band.

Christy worked for many years at Ascent USA as a Lead Premium Logistics Coordinator. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time, Christy enjoyed crafting. She will be deeply missed.

Christy is survived by her sons, Richie (Allysha) Kollarik, and Devin (Marissa) Kollarik; grandchildren, Gracyn, Parker, and Richlynn; siblings, Nadine (Bud) Eischen-Klenke, and Jeff (Cindi) Phalen; many nieces and nephews; and her best friends, Pam Klotz, and Marcia Trompter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Rich Kollarik, and her brother, Jim Phalen.

A memorial gathering will be held at Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S Wynn Rd in Oregon, Ohio, on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Christine’s name can be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio.