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Mary E. Brennan

FUNERAL HOME

Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home

2801 SW Urish Road

Topeka, Kansas

Mary Brennan Obituary

Mary E. Brennan 83, died Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka following a brief illness. Mary was born March 20, 1921, in St. Marys, to John A. and Elizabeth A. Eichmann Hefner. She moved with her family to Topeka and attended Capital Catholic High School, graduating in 1939. On May 4, 1946, Mary and David P. Brennan Sr. were married at Holy Name Catholic Church. Mary was a founding member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She volunteered at the church and at Let's Help when it first began. Mary was a homemaker. In 1975, she went to work for Blue Cross Blue Shield. She retired in 1986. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Kenney and her husband Denis, and their children, Erin Lewis and her husband, Mark, David, Tara, Denis II, and Brandon; a son, Patrick Brennan and his wife, Linda, Scottsdale, Ariz., and their children, Kelleen and Grady; a son, Kevin Brennan and his wife, Mary, and their children, Kate, Michael, Patrick, and Jennifer Emmert, her husband, Mike, and their children, Michaela, Lizzie, and Clare; a daughter, Mary Beth Brennan and her companion, Randy Goldsmith, and her children, Cory, Jared, Jamie and Sean Lambrecht; a son, Kent Brennan, and his daughter, Colleen; a son, David Brennan, Jr. and his wife, Mary DeCoursey, and their children, Joyce, Connor, David, and Nell; son, Greg Brennan, and his wife, Joy, and their son, Lukas; and a daughter, Kathleen Whalen, and her husband, Scott, Clearwater, KS, and their children, Matthew, Meaghan, Maureen, and McLaine. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Dave, on April 16, 1986; a granddaughter, Bridget Kenney, on June 30, 1994; and her seven siblings. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu o f flowers, the family requests donations be made to Midland Hospice Care and Most Pure Heart of Mary Church Ministry to the Aging, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 S.W. Urish Road, Topeka, 66614. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Brennan

16 Entries

Annie Woods-Pena

March 26, 2005

Mary Beth and Brennan family, there is really no comforting thing to say at a time of such loss. Just know that someone greater than we loved her first and He will love you now.

Michael Artzer

March 22, 2005

Kevin and Mary, You have our heart-felt condolences on the loss of your mother. Having gone thru this with my mother and Diana's mother in the past few months, our prayers are with you. Please extend our wishes to the rest of your family members. On a brighter note, I enjoyed catching up on "who's who" in the Brennan family. May God Bless and Keep you family.... Diana and Michael Artzer

Lynette Creech

March 22, 2005

May Mary rest in Peace. Lynette, Kale, Alexander and Madison

Chris Canfield

March 22, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. God Bless

Chris

John & Donna Gragson

March 22, 2005

Greg and family: We are so sad to hear of your mom's passing and are sorry that we will not be there for her service. We are thinking of you and our prayers are with you. Love to you all...John & Donna

Joseph Konrade

March 22, 2005

My deapest sympathy to the family.

Joe Konrade

Gerri Vasquez

March 21, 2005

Kevin and Mary,

Know we are thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow. Jennifer and I were just talking about Mary last week. Love and prayers to a wonderful family that has been there for my family. Gerri, Hector and the girls.

Susie Buchan

March 21, 2005

Nancy and Family,

We are sorry to read of your mother's passing.

Leonard and Susie Holloway Buchan

Lisa Ginzel

March 21, 2005

To the family of Mary Brennan:

Over the years it has been a joy to meet the numerous offspring created by your mother and father. Being friends and neighbors of Kathy and Scott several years, we were able to enjoy your children when visiting "Aunt Kathy". We want you to know we hold you in our thoughts and prayers. May all the beautiful memories you have shared over the years bring warmth to your heart and put a smile on your face. Rejoice and celebrate your mother's life...she's freely dancing in the kingdom of heaven! God Bless You! The Ginzel Family

Mark Sweeney

March 21, 2005

Greg, Our prayers are with you and your entire Family on the loss of your Mother.

Mark and Sheli Sweeney

Lou Ann & Mike Scott

March 21, 2005

David, Mary and children:

We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bette and Jim Gragson

March 21, 2005

Greg, we are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Debbie Baumgartner

March 21, 2005

Kevin & Mary: We extend our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family on the recent loss of your beloved mom, Mary. As we know from our own recent experiences with the loss of dad and Scott, cherish all those wonderful and very special memories of your mom and they will assist you in getting through the most difficult days. Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you always. Jan Lewis and Family (Cheryl Lewis, Debbie & Lloyd Baumgartner, Christy, Jason, Taryn & Baby Boy Cory)

Felicia & Craig Green

March 21, 2005

To the Brennan Family,

Know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Merle, Paulette Keeling

March 21, 2005

To the Brennan family,we are sorry to here about the passing of Mrs. Brennan.

Your in our prayers.

Merle and Paulette

Lee Martell

March 21, 2005

Mary Beth and family. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.

Sincerely

Lee Martell

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