Patricia Brenner

Patricia "Patty" Margaret Collins Brenner RANTOUL, Ill. Patricia "Patty" Margaret Collins Brenner, 90, died at Provena Covenant Medical Center on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. She was born in Danbury, Iowa, 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 10 children together. Their oldest child, Ronald Martin, died in birth. The other children and spouses are: Colleen Brenner Davis and Geoffrey of Springfield, Frank Brenner of Urbana, Richard and Lyda Jones Brenner of San Antonio, John and Patricia Long Brenner of Lebanon, Va., Mary Brenner Wilson and Thomas of Evansville, Ind., Timothy and Jeannie LaValle Brenner of Urbana, Thomas Brenner of Las Vegas, James and Carol West Brenner of Hilton Head, S.C., and Michael and Jennifer Frazier Brenner of Panama City Beach, Fla. 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 was held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 26, at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove, Rantoul. The Holy Sacrifice of Funeral Mass was held at noon, Dec. 26, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 311 W. Grove, Rantoul. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be made to Henry J. Smith Trust Fund (St. Malachy) at 311 W. Grove, Rantoul.