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Frances Brandmeier Obituary
(March 21st, 1931 -
December 30th, 2012)
A Saint, who has been walking among us for almost 82 years, has left this earth. Frances "Hanky" Brandmeier passed away with her children by her side on Sunday, December 30, 2012.
For those of you who really knew our mother, you know the first statement to be true. For Hanky Brandmeier lived her entire life in service of others. She lived in tireless service to her six children, in service to all of her family, friends, co-workers and those she did not even know. She served as a nurse for 41 and 1/2 years at St. Agnes Hospital, where she developed many amazing relationships and deep friendships. As she said, she worked everywhere in the hospital, mostly as an RN supervisor. And according to her, she loved every minute of it.
She is survived in life by her six children, John, Jim, Michael, Mary, Joe and Jeff; by her 13 grandchildren, Jennifer, Christina, Patrick, Molly, Blair, Jordan, Jamie, Jessie, Josie, Rachel, Annalisa, Isabella and Ty; her brother, Bob Faris and wife, Mary Jo Faris; and sister, Bonnie Marx. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Phillip and Bidie Faris; ex-husband, Frank Brandmeier Jr.; and yes, her life-long, true love, Frank Sinatra, who is probably singing "Fly Me To The Moon" to her right now.
Visitation for Frances "Hanky" Brandmeier will be on Friday, January 4, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and again on Saturday, January 5, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish-Sacred Heart Church, 200 S. Peters Avenue, Fond du Lac. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the church. A private entombment service will follow at the Chapel of The Risen Christ Mausoleum. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com
In lieu of flowers, we encourage donations to:
Alzheimer's Association of Greater Wisconsin
2900 Curry Lane,
Suite A,
Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: 1-800-272-3900
Direct link to make an on-line gift: https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Brandmeier
January 30, 2013
Today,30 Jan 13,was the first I heard of Hanky,s passing when we were younger ,the Brandmeier,s and myself were like brother,s and sister,s.I drifted into the military for 36 years and our Family,s drifted apart. The saddest part of my life is that my family has lost track of yours.You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.God bless her,and will have masses said for her. Colonel John Zitzelberger and Family.
January 9, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless your entire family. My Mom, Martha Maroon, was just a few months older and left earth just 3 weeks before Hanky. They have so much in common including being beautiful Lebanese women. Peace! ~Charlotte Maroon, Lombard, IL
kent eisermann
January 9, 2013
sorry to hear about you're loss.
you don't realize what you have till it is gone
Braun Family
January 8, 2013
A true angel has gone to heaven.We listened to her on the radio and felt like she was our Mom.
Catherine Cone
January 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Aunt Hanky was an angel that walked among us for years and will be dearly missed. I am just grateful that my mother will once again get to be with her best friend in heaven. Lots of love, Catherine Cone(Elms)
jorge ruiz
January 8, 2013
Heaven Just gained another angel rest in peace "Hanky"..
Ron Fought
January 7, 2013
Hanky was a Nurses'Nurse and was an asset to St Agnes Hospital and the patients it served. Knowing Hanky was loving Hanky.
Pat and Howard Majerus
January 6, 2013
Our love and prayers are with her family. I will always remember your mom and loved working with her;she taught me so much.
January 6, 2013
Jon and family -- My mother also worked at St. Agnes (in the 1930s) We listen to you each day from Abilene, Kan. Take comfort in the fact that Frances is now with our God -- and both are better off for that. Now, we must do nothing to reject the faith the Holy Spirit is trying to work in our hearts so we will all be together one day and for eternity. Tim and Carol Matas, 104 S. Buckeye, Abilene, Kan. 67410 -- I am related to the Reitz, Schmidt, Krug, Hinn, Seibel, Loehr, Petri, Bechler and other families from east of town.
January 5, 2013
My prayers to Mary, Mike, John, and the rest of the children for their loss. Godspeed.
January 5, 2013
Our babysitter (Mary) Mom was one special soul. We knew it as neighbors in FDL on Gillett Street. Our condolences. Carole & Jim Born
January 5, 2013
To all my dear cousins who are sharing the loss of Hanky, I wish I could be with you there in Fond du Lac to celebrate her memory. My family grew up with her, and formed bonds that will never be broken. I hardly ever visited home without visiting her; it will be so much easier to do that now. My Masses this weekend will be for her and all of you, until that time when she will welcome us, just the way so many of our “older family” has welcomed her.
Anthony Scannell, Capuchin and cousin
Mary Wangler
January 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all the Brandmeiers during this difficult time.
January 4, 2013
"You meet the nicest people."
Whoever coined that phrase surely must have known Hanky. Without question, Hanky clearly was one of those rare individuals
who touched the lives of so many of us.
As a first cousin, I was lucky enough to have known Hanky and her
Family for a number of years. She was also a favorite cousin and like everyone else, we all have so many fond memories of family and fun. While she will be missed by so many of us, the beautiful
Life she lived and the legacy she leaves will always be with us.
Ed Scannell, Tempe, AZ
Tom Lorenzen
January 4, 2013
My thoughts are with you Jonathon-as well as your family.For many many years you and your family have made my mornings a riot.I'm not sure you will ever know how much the people of Chicago love ya,but we do. Thanks to all of you for the memories. Take care.
Joanne H.
January 4, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with your whole family. She made me laugh many a time on your radio show JB she will be missed.
January 4, 2013
Michael, so sorry to hear about your mom. My sincere condolences. Prayers are with you and the entire family.
Lee Spallas
Roxy Morse- Jilek
January 4, 2013
Your Mom was the best...so many memories that just make me laugh... how she always was so loving to all...may God lift each of you up during this difficult time.
Nora Flood
January 3, 2013
No matter how old we are, it's never easy to say good-bye to our moms....I'm so very sorry! Sending healing hugs your way!
Diane Ayvazzadeh
January 3, 2013
You were a light to anyone that met you. You will be deeply missed.
Timothy Thomka
January 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers and those of my family go out to all of you at this trying time. Your Mother was a wonderful person and that reflected in all of you children. Good Bless, Cousin Tim!!!
Terry and Judy Shea
January 3, 2013
She was an angel... Terry and I have so many wonderful memories of your family, especially your "mom"..We, when we got together, would talk about all of our children and the laughter we had when we drove all of you to school.Precious memories, ones that will remain with our family. She was an amazing person, Mother, and Grandmother, and will be missed. We are so sorry of your loss.
With heartfelt sympathy
Terry and Judy Shea, Wooster, Ohio
Anne Wood
January 3, 2013
We lost another fantastic cousin, but, heaven has gained a saint. To Bob,Bonnie,and all her wonderful children,your sorrow is shared. My prayers are with all of you. I will miss one of my favorite cousins. Love,
Mary Lloyd
January 3, 2013
Worked with hanky at St. Agnes and she was also a neighbor. Great Person. My sympathy to the family.
KENT EISERMANN
January 3, 2013
TO THE BRANDMEIER FAMILY SORRY FOR YOU'RE LOSS.REMEMBER THE MEMORIES
Brad McCabe
January 2, 2013
Always remember the good times.My heartfelt condolences.
January 2, 2013
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF HANKY'S BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, BOBBY AND BONNIE. HER SENSE OF HUMOR, KINDNESS AND COMPASSION WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER. LOVE AND PRAYERS, GAYLE
Becky Rodenkirch
January 2, 2013
Sending our love and condolences to your family from your friends at The Renaissance Salon and Spa. We always enjoyed seeing her smiling face here and brought a little sunshine to our day!!
randi klimek
January 2, 2013
With the deepest of sympathy to the Brandmeier family."When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure".
Tricia (Patty) Abler-Weidling
January 2, 2013
My sympathies to all my Brandmeier cousins and their families. Although I haven't seen Aunt Hanky for many years, I have fond memories of her from my childhood. I appreciated her personal attention to me when I asked her to be my confirmation sponsor. Pretty amazing that she would make time for me when she was a working mother of six kids!
LaVerne Kabat
January 2, 2013
blessings to a wonderful supervisor. She will be missed by many.
Doug Norton Family
January 2, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sheree West
January 2, 2013
So sorry for your loss. She was very special.
Maureen McCullough
January 2, 2013
My deepest sympathy. Celebrate her life and you will see her in each other as time passes. She was a special woman!
Peter Bruno
January 2, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Brandmeier family
bob the builder
January 2, 2013
Listened to Hanky on your show for years will be missed
John & Doris Pollack
January 2, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Brandmeier family for their loss. Our prayers are with you.
Julaine Uelmen
January 2, 2013
Condolences to your family, your Mom was a beautiful,caring person. Her heart was filled with love for all. My prayers are with your family.
Peg & George Gogonelis
January 2, 2013
To all the Brandmeiers, We are praying for you all and so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Mother. May the Lord comfort you all during this time.
KATIE KUEN-LOCKE
January 1, 2013
Heaven has received another angel when your mom passed on. She raised six amazing children and I'm sure her grandchildren will miss her everyday. I am sorry for the loss of your mom and grandma and I send you prayers from my family to yours. She truly was an amazing woman. God bless all of you. It is a hard loss to understand, but God had better plans for her, he needed another mom for the 20 little angels that came before her. Much love to your family.
Marilyn Pommerich
January 1, 2013
Deepest Sympathies
Tim & Sue Huettl
January 1, 2013
Condolences to your entire Family, saying a prayer for you all. Hanky was very special!
Nancy (Tabbert) Rudey
January 1, 2013
Condolences to your family from my mom Eunice Tabbert, R.N. if she was able, she would be writing this herself. I have many fond memories of her talking about her friend 'Hanky'. Love and prayers from my mom, E.T.,R.N.
David LeBlanc
January 1, 2013
Johnny B,
Since 1981,your beloved mother "Hanky" had become our own adopted mom. We grieve with you and feel like we have lost our own. May you find comfort in the surroundings of family and friends through this heartbreaking time.
We hurt so much for you.....
Dave
A devoted listener since 1981
January 1, 2013
My sympathy to you all.
As an Irish tombstone said,
Death leaves a sorrow no one can heal,
Love leave a memory no one can steal.
Tony Leon
January 1, 2013
witha heavy heart, I offer my condolences to all of you! Your obit was perfect, she was a saint! you all are in our prayers. We will never forget her! herb/Clare
Mary & Norm Vogt
January 1, 2013
The world has lost a very special lady. Bonnie, I know how much you'll miss your sister and John, sorry for the loss of your mom.
Jean Killinger
January 1, 2013
Yes, Hanky was indeed a Saint & a shinning role model to all who knew her. Beautiful tribute to her.
David Herro
January 1, 2013
A true angel! RIP Hankt!
Maureen and Jim Thome
January 1, 2013
Our condolences to the entire Brandmeier family. "Hanky" was a true professional while working in emergency room at St.Agnas. She will be missed by many.
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