Grace E. Brandenburg - 83
11/29/1928 - 5/1/2012

Tampico - Grace E. Brandenburg, age 83, of Tempe, Arizona formerly of Tampico, Illinois died on Tuesday May 1, 2012 at her home.

She was born on November 29, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey the daughter of John and Anna (Caruso) Keller. She was united in marriage to James Brandenburg on June 19, 1954 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit in Tempe, Arizona and loved to play Bingo.

Grace is survived by her husband James Brandenburg of Tempe, Arizona; two daughters Edna (Rod) Wetzell of Rock Falls, Illinois, Irene (Chuck) Miller of Hooppole, Illinois; two sons John (Judy) Brandenburg of Phoenix, Arizona; James (Laurie) Brandenburg of Sterling, Illinois; one sister Edna Keller of Tempe, Arizona; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by parents, 4 sisters and one brother.

Cremation rights were accorded. A time of sharing will be held on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery. A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HER MEMORY TO ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN TAMPICO IN LIEU OF FLOWERS. Condolences may be sent to www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

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