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Eleanor Tenbarge Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Eleanor Glenn (Bryant) Tenbarge 95, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. A retired bookkeeper, she was an active genealogist and contributed many articles that were published in "The Packet", the quarterly publication of the Tri State Genealogical Society, of which she was a Charter Member. She was a member of several other genealogical societies, and a member of the Vanderburgh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She published one book, "Early Death Records of Vanderburgh Co.", and received a "Certificate of Appreciation" from the D A R. She was credited with "saving" a cemetery of 200 graves adjoining Mater Dei High School. She has been a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church (city) since 1937.
She is survived by her son, Stan (Bonnie), and her daughter, Nancy, both of Evansville. Her grandchildren, Karen, Marie, Ken, and Sam, all of Evansville, Kris of Ohio, Brad of Wisconsin, Jeff of Florida, and Neil of Kentucky, nine great grandsons, and nine great granddaughters, Daughters-in-law, Henrietta (Hank), of Evansville, and Janet, of Boonville, and her special caregiver Mary Willett.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Anna Bryant; her husband, Marvin J., her sons, Bradley G., and Harry M., and two sisters, Jane of Texas, and Geneva of Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Willard Library Special Collections Department, or Marian Day School.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 E. Virginia St. Evansville, Indiana, with the Rev. Fr. Eugene A. Schroeder officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2011 at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel, 100 E. Columbia St. Evansville (812) 424-9274. Additional visitation will be held Saturday, 9 a.m. to service time at the church.
Condolences may be made @www.titzerfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Tenbarge
John West
December 10, 2022
Glenn was one of TSGS' best members. She always supported me and the Society to do the best to promote genealogy and preserve local records. She did a lot to publish records in our quarterly magazine. My wife, Becky and I miss her. RIP Eleanor.
Dave Brown
December 10, 2020
Aunt Glenn treated me like one of her sons!
Carol Bartlett
December 27, 2011
There were many people who mentored me when I came to work at Willard Library in the Local and Family History Center. But I have to acknowledge that the gracious patience of "Glenn" taught me more than any one. I learned more about genealogy and more about how to help people with their genealogy than I had ever known before. I will be forever grateful to her for stimulating my interest in family history. My sincere sympathy to her family; and also to the members of the Tri-State Genealogical Society. We've lost a great lady.
Joan Elliott Parker
December 20, 2011
I knew Glenn from my time at Willard Library, and she was as wonderful a friend as she was a genealogist and researcher. Her contributions to genealogy will keep her legacy and memory alive. My condolences to Glenn's family.
Rita Dunlap
December 19, 2011
Dear Family of Eleanor Tenbarge...
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you in
the loss of Eleanor. We first met at Willard Lib. when the Tri- sate Genealogy group was working on publishing
"The Big Red Book" as it was unofficially first titled.
She was so kind and so brilliant.
I am also a fellow member of the
Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter of
DAR.
Sincerely,
Rita A.Dunlap
Newburgh, IN
Connie Summers (Schmitt) St. Joe classmate
December 18, 2011
Nancy,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. How blessed you all were to have your mother at age 95. May Our Lord's comforting Spirit be with you these days. No doubt she has a special spot with the Christchild this Christmas!
Dan Convery
December 16, 2011
In 2003, I had the opportunity to meet Eleanor one afternoon at the Willard Library in Evansville. I had known about her from "The Packet" and me being from out of town and her not knowing me from Adam, I was honored, first to just meet her and also that she took the time to answer my questions and lead me in the right direction on my queries. What a wonderful lady she was. Rest in Peace, Eleanor.
Dave Brown
December 16, 2011
Our sympathy and prayers to Stan, Nancy and all of Aunt Glenn's family in mourning her loss. She always treated me like one of her sons. Now she joins Uncle Marv and Brad and Harry (my life long good buddy). We had many fun times.
Brenda Joyce Jerome
December 16, 2011
Aside from being an excellent genealogist, Glenn was a dear, sweet lady who made the lives of her friends richer because of her kindness.
December 16, 2011
Karen ~ Our deepest condolances in the passing of your Grandmother Glenn. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time. ~ Cheri Baumberger and the Captain Henry Vanderburgh Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Amy Padgett
December 16, 2011
Karen, so very sorry about your grandmother's passing. Keeping her and your family in our prayers.
Amy Donahue Padgett
December 16, 2011
Mr. Tenbarge, please accept the sympathy of the Donahue family on the loss of your mom. We will keep her and your family in our prayers.
Susie Rose
December 16, 2011
My sympathy's to the family. Eleanor Tenbarge, a kind, loving woman. She will be missed.Her genealogy publishings were truely appreciated.
John G. West
December 16, 2011
I just posted a "memorial" for Glenn on our Tri-State Genealogical Society's blog, the TSGS Cruiser Blog: http://tsgsblog.blogspot.com/ Glenn was a great genealogist that was so positive & helpful to others. She made major contributions to TSGS and the genealogical community as a whole. She will be remembered!
Barb Voight Niemeier
December 16, 2011
Nancy,
You have my deepest sympathy.
I have fond memories of your mother when we were in grade school.
We miss you at our luncheons. Call me at 615-480-3550.
Carol Keil Fechtmeister
December 16, 2011
Nancy, Sorry for you loss, you'll be in my prayers.
Marie Moore
December 16, 2011
Grandma had unique flair. I remember her as a pioneer in local genealogy research. Grandma and I had many in depth conversations regarding family ties. I treasured her wealth of knowledge. Nothing made her happier than being surrounded by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dean Hamby
December 16, 2011
To the Tenbarge family--
Sorry to see that Mrs Tenbarge has passed away. My 2nd Wife, Marilou Ohning worked at P & I with Harry & was injured in the plane crash which was fatal to Harry. She passed away in May of 2010.
Having buried her, my Sister recently, I do know how to & will PRAY for your family during this difficult time.
Godspeed Mrs T & God bless & comfort you all.
Dean Hamby
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