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Virginia Brink Obituary
Virginia R. Brink, 84, of Fairview Heights Ill., passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. Born Virginia Rosemary Garland Sept. 9, 1926, in Lawrence Kan., the daughter of Samuel and Frances (Matlock) Garland. She died at her home in Fairview Heights, Ill.
Before retiring Virginia worked in after school programs at Grant Middle School and St. Albert's, both in Fairview Heights, Ill., where she cared for many children and youth who came to know and love her as "Grandma Brink". She also worked with the elderly at Charles Gardens. She loved working with people second only to raising her own family.
Ginny, as she was known to her friends, was proceeded in death by her parents; a sister, Ramona Watson of Quincy Ill.; two sons, Douglas Robert Brink of Mascoutah Ill., and John Anthony Brink of Fairview Heights Ill.; and a daughter-in-law, Charlotte M. Brink, wife of Dean M. Brink.
Ginny is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lester J. Brink; four sons, David J. Brink (wife Robyn) of Sparta Ill., Dean M. Brink of Millstadt Ill., Tom A. Brink (wife Cheryl) of Plantation Fla., and Anthony J. Brink (wife Kathy) of Troy Ill.; two daughters, Diane L. Brink of O'Fallon Ill., and Mary Ann Hagen (husband Larry) of Troy Ill.; a sister, Betty Ann Harrison (husband Don) of Edina Mo.; a brother, Robert Garland (wife Wanda) of Quincy Ill.; "Grandma" to 16 grandchildren, "GG" to 16 great-grandchildren; Aunt Ginny to many nieces and nephews, hundreds of wonderful friends and her special bowling buddies.
It was the motto of Robert Murray McCheyne that one should, "Live so as to be missed". Ginny Brink surely did.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill. A prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.
Funeral: Funeral procession to leave at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, from Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill., for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fairview Heights, Ill., with Father Ray Schultz officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Calvary Cemetery, Quincy, Ill.
KASSLY MORTUARY,
Fairview Heights, Ill.
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for Virginia Brink
Kim McClure
October 17, 2010
Lester and family,
Another beautiful spirit has left this world. When I think of Ginny, I have to smile. So many treasured memories... and I still make her Lasagna recipe she gave my mother, Loretta! I've added "Ginny's" in front of Lasagna on the card:)
My deepest sympathy,
Kim (Hattle) McClure
October 11, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was a very special lady, always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. The world would be a better place if more people acted like she did.
Sincerely, Debbie Donze
Debbie Dozne
October 11, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was a very special lady, always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. The world would be a better place if more people acted like she did.
Sincerely, Debbie Donze
October 11, 2010
We have had the privilege of friendship with David and Robyn, Ginny's son and daughter-in-law, but never the honor of meeting Ginny here on this earth, but looking so forward to meeting her in heaven. Praying for the family and loved ones during this time of great loss.
Gary and Angie Ridings
Laura Buettner
October 10, 2010
Ginny was one of the Sweetest ladies I have ever met! She took care of my boys for 10 years at St. Albert we Love her DEARLY!The World has lost a Beautiful person! The Buettner Family, Laura, Jeff, Dalton, Taylor
Monte and Gayle Johnson
October 10, 2010
We were sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. She was always a joy to be around. What a sweet spirit!Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Brink family at this time.
Terra Mueth
October 9, 2010
I was one of the students at Grant who loved Grandma Brink. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. She has made an impact on the lives of many, many children. She will truely be missed.
Cathy Portell
October 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Ginny was an awesome lady. She always had a smile on her face and a song in her heart. I bowled with her for several years and she always greeted me with a hug and a "how are you doing today?"! She will be missed. She made a difference in our days!
Debi Wilson
October 9, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts.
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