RANTOUL - Patricia "Patty" Margaret Collins Brenner, 90, of Rantoul, died at Provena Medical Center on Wednesday December 23, 2009.
She was born in Danbury, IA on March 10, 1919. She was the daughter of the deceased Frank and Margaret Fitzpatrick Collins. She was the last member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph Collins, Irene Collins, Helene Peters, John Collins and Catherine Baagoe.
She was a graduate of the Catholic Academy and had a teacher's certificate from Iowa State University. In 1940, she married Leo S. Brenner, who preceded her in death. They had ten children together. Their oldest child, Ronald Martin died in birth. The other children and spouses are Colleen Brenner Davis and Geoffrey, Springfield, IL; Frank Brenner, Urbana, IL; Richard and Lyda Jones Brenner, San Antonio, TX; John and Patricia Long Brenner, Lebanon, VA; Mary Brenner Wilson and Thomas, Evansville, IN; Timothy and Jeannie LaValle Brenner, Urbana, IL; Thomas Brenner, Las Vegas, NV; James and Carol West Brenner, Hilton Head, SC; and Michael and Jennifer Frazier Brenner, Panama City Beach, FL.
She was retired from Chanute Air Force Base, where she worked for 27 years as the Night supervisor of the Child Care Center. She is survived by 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Patty Brenner will be remembered as a loving mother who lived to be with her family. She loved to visit with her family and be with them. Her Roman Catholic spirit was a constant presence in her daily life. She was a fantastic cook, homemaker and gardener.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul. The Holy Sacrifice of Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, December 26, 2009, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 311 West Grove, Rantoul. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Henry J. Smith Trust Fund, St. Malachy, at 311 West Grove, Rantoul .
Published in The State Journal-Register on 12/25/2009
She was born in Danbury, IA on March 10, 1919. She was the daughter of the deceased Frank and Margaret Fitzpatrick Collins. She was the last member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph Collins, Irene Collins, Helene Peters, John Collins and Catherine Baagoe.
She was a graduate of the Catholic Academy and had a teacher's certificate from Iowa State University. In 1940, she married Leo S. Brenner, who preceded her in death. They had ten children together. Their oldest child, Ronald Martin died in birth. The other children and spouses are Colleen Brenner Davis and Geoffrey, Springfield, IL; Frank Brenner, Urbana, IL; Richard and Lyda Jones Brenner, San Antonio, TX; John and Patricia Long Brenner, Lebanon, VA; Mary Brenner Wilson and Thomas, Evansville, IN; Timothy and Jeannie LaValle Brenner, Urbana, IL; Thomas Brenner, Las Vegas, NV; James and Carol West Brenner, Hilton Head, SC; and Michael and Jennifer Frazier Brenner, Panama City Beach, FL.
She was retired from Chanute Air Force Base, where she worked for 27 years as the Night supervisor of the Child Care Center. She is survived by 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Patty Brenner will be remembered as a loving mother who lived to be with her family. She loved to visit with her family and be with them. Her Roman Catholic spirit was a constant presence in her daily life. She was a fantastic cook, homemaker and gardener.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul. The Holy Sacrifice of Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, December 26, 2009, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 311 West Grove, Rantoul. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Henry J. Smith Trust Fund, St. Malachy, at 311 West Grove, Rantoul .
Published in The State Journal-Register on 12/25/2009
RANTOUL - Patricia "Patty" Margaret Collins Brenner, 90, of Rantoul, died at Provena Medical Center on Wednesday December 23, 2009.
She was born in Danbury, IA on March 10, 1919. She was the daughter of the deceased Frank and Margaret Fitzpatrick Collins. She was the last member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph Collins, Irene Collins, Helene Peters, John Collins and Catherine Baagoe.
She was a graduate of the Catholic Academy and had a teacher's certificate from Iowa State University. In 1940, she married Leo S. Brenner, who preceded her in death. They had ten children together. Their oldest child, Ronald Martin died in birth. The other children and spouses are Colleen Brenner Davis and Geoffrey, Springfield, IL; Frank Brenner, Urbana, IL; Richard and Lyda Jones Brenner, San Antonio, TX; John and Patricia Long Brenner, Lebanon, VA; Mary Brenner Wilson and Thomas, Evansville, IN; Timothy and Jeannie LaValle Brenner, Urbana, IL; Thomas Brenner, Las Vegas, NV; James and Carol West Brenner, Hilton Head, SC; and Michael and Jennifer Frazier Brenner, Panama City Beach, FL.
She was retired from Chanute Air Force Base, where she worked for 27 years as the Night supervisor of the Child Care Center. She is survived by 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Patty Brenner will be remembered as a loving mother who lived to be with her family. She loved to visit with her family and be with them. Her Roman Catholic spirit was a constant presence in her daily life. She was a fantastic cook, homemaker and gardener.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul. The Holy Sacrifice of Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, December 26, 2009, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 311 West Grove, Rantoul. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Henry J. Smith Trust Fund, St. Malachy, at 311 West Grove, Rantoul .
Published in The State Journal-Register on 12/25/2009
She was born in Danbury, IA on March 10, 1919. She was the daughter of the deceased Frank and Margaret Fitzpatrick Collins. She was the last member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph Collins, Irene Collins, Helene Peters, John Collins and Catherine Baagoe.
She was a graduate of the Catholic Academy and had a teacher's certificate from Iowa State University. In 1940, she married Leo S. Brenner, who preceded her in death. They had ten children together. Their oldest child, Ronald Martin died in birth. The other children and spouses are Colleen Brenner Davis and Geoffrey, Springfield, IL; Frank Brenner, Urbana, IL; Richard and Lyda Jones Brenner, San Antonio, TX; John and Patricia Long Brenner, Lebanon, VA; Mary Brenner Wilson and Thomas, Evansville, IN; Timothy and Jeannie LaValle Brenner, Urbana, IL; Thomas Brenner, Las Vegas, NV; James and Carol West Brenner, Hilton Head, SC; and Michael and Jennifer Frazier Brenner, Panama City Beach, FL.
She was retired from Chanute Air Force Base, where she worked for 27 years as the Night supervisor of the Child Care Center. She is survived by 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Patty Brenner will be remembered as a loving mother who lived to be with her family. She loved to visit with her family and be with them. Her Roman Catholic spirit was a constant presence in her daily life. She was a fantastic cook, homemaker and gardener.
The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul. The Holy Sacrifice of Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, December 26, 2009, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 311 West Grove, Rantoul. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Henry J. Smith Trust Fund, St. Malachy, at 311 West Grove, Rantoul .
Published in The State Journal-Register on 12/25/2009
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