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Gina Branch Obituary
Mary Virginia "Gina" Branch (Imwalle), age 62, of Panama City Beach, passed away peacefully June 7, 2019. Gina was born in Columbus, Ohio and was a former resident of Reynoldsburg where she was a long time parishioner of St. Pius X church. Gina was preceded in death by her father Jack Imwalle. Survivors include her loving husband, Clarke; sons, Kevin (Megan) and Jason (Sara); daughter, Danielle (Korey) Whitmore; and three beautiful grandchildren, Nathan, Emily and Ella; her mother, Marjo (Carmen) Angelo; sisters, Terri (Ted) Vatter, Diane (Glenn) Duey, Beth (Dugan) Bell; her brothers, Chris (Linda), Mark, Dave (Janis), Matt (Briana), Chuck (Kathy) Imwalle; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 am June 28, at St. Pius X church, Reynoldsburg. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ww5.komen.org or Gilda's Club, gildasclubsouthflorida.org
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Mary Banik
June 26, 2019
A lot of good memories with Gina. She was a beautiful friend and had a beautiful family that she loved so much. I'm so sorry Clarke, and kids. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.
June 26, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. My you take comfort in the loving support of family and friends and he God of love and comfort through Jesus Christ (1 John 4:9).
John Ward
June 26, 2019
I worked with Gina at the post office for years. Such a wonderful person. Condolences to her family. RIP dear friend.
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Valerie Byrd
June 26, 2019
Sadden to hear of Gina's passing. She was a beautiful person and coworker. Condolences to the family.
BRIDGET IMWALLE
June 26, 2019
Clarke, Kevin, Danielle and Jason - At this trying period in your life, I pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will surely miss her presence; she was a lovable and kind person; always welcoming with open arms. May fond memories, family and friends bring you comfort. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marianne Kroeckel-Schmidt
June 26, 2019
Clarke and Family, Sending you lots of love, comfort and compassion. I am so sorry for your immense loss.
Where lives pass, memories carry on forever.
In deep sadness,
Marianne Kroeckel - Schmidt
Wehrle Class of '74 St. Mary' 70
Burkardroth/Bavaria Germany
formerly German Village Columbus, Ohio
John & Lori Stritt
June 26, 2019
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 14:27 ESV
Jeanette McGhee
June 24, 2019
May the God of all comfort and mercy, grant the family hope and peace during this time of sorrow and sadness. Jeremiah 29:11,12.
Ginny French Murray
June 23, 2019
Clarke and family: May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. I will cherish the wonderful memories. Heaven received another angel.
June 22, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Jeanette McGhee
June 21, 2019
May the God of all comfort and mercy, grant the family hope and peace during this time of sorrow and sadness. Jeremiah 29:11,12.
Diana Purcell
June 21, 2019
Clark and family,we are so sorry for your loss. Gina was a wonderful person inside and out and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Lois Duey and Family
Cathy and Jeff Mathias
June 21, 2019
Clarke and family, May the love of our Lord continue to watch over this wonderful family and provide them with the healing hands and comforting hugs as we all share in the loss of this amazing soul. We will miss you dearly.
June 20, 2019
The Notre Dame de Namur Alumnae Association of St. Joseph Academy sends sincerest sympathy to alumna Marjo Rieger Angelo on the loss of her beloved daughter, Gina. Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord, and may Perpetual Light shine upon her. May she sleep in Heavenly Peace.
C S
June 19, 2019
My hearts go out to you and I offer my deepest sympathies. May your memories always bring smiles to your faces and comfort to your hearts. And may the "God of all comfort" help to ease the pain of your grief.
G P
June 18, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family.
May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourns' be with you at this time of sorrow (Isaiah 61:1,2).
Sue Holbiski
June 15, 2019
We just met Gina this year on our trip to Panama City Beach and are saddened to hear she has passed away. We didn't get to chat a lot as she was busy with their new condo and family visiting in March....
our deepest sympathy to Clark and her family
Sue & Wally
Ontario, Canada
Ashley Rieger
June 14, 2019
Its taken me a while to think of what to say. Im just deeply saddened by the loss of Gina. I will miss her smile and her positive outlook on everything! She could always cheer you up. So I know she'd be wanting everyone to smile on her behalf. I will smile and remember the memories I have. Love everyone.
Susan & Martha
June 11, 2019
Gina was so very kind in every way. She would go out of her way to do for others. We will miss her tremendously. Our condolences to the family.
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