CAROLYN BRANDEHOFF
DELPHOS — Carolyn R. Brandehoff, 94, of Delphos, passed away Friday afternoon, November 27, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
She was born October 28, 1921 in the Benton Ridge area of Hancock County to the late Leon Park and Florence (Barkimer) Dukes. On June 22, 1943, she married Romus S. Brandehoff, who preceded her in death on April 9, 1976.
Carolyn was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was past chairman of the Allen County Cancer Society and was one of the managers and volunteers at the Interfaith Thrift Shop. She was an Allen County Board of Election worker for over 30 years and also worked for many years at St. John's Rectory. Carolyn was a very loving and supportive mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Brandehoff of Delphos and Todd (Mary) Brandehoff of Orlando, Florida; three daughters, Susan Brandehoff of Chicago, Janet (Kenneth) Tomas of Warm Mineral Springs, Florida, and Laurel Baerveldt of Sarasota, Florida; and three grandchildren, Ty, Alexandra, and Emmelia, all of Orlando, Florida.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dukes; and three sisters, Helen French, Mildred Ditto, and Doris Dukes.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Dennis Walsh officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John's Parish Foundation or the St. John's Scholarship Fund.
Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.
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Tressa Jo Bissonette
December 2, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother Mark. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers my friend.
Dan & Deb Miller
November 30, 2015
Mark, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 30, 2015
Our sympathy to the family. She was a gracious lady. Keeping you all in prayer.
George and Pat Knebel
Ft. Jennngs,
November 30, 2015
Mark and Family, so sorry to hear about your mothers passing.
Pam Mccollum (Van Wert, Ohio)
November 30, 2015
Prayers and condolances for your families Mark
Lucy Bowen (Port St Lucie FL)
Nancy Rigel-Harper
November 29, 2015
Dear Sue and Family
So sorry to read this about your Mom. You have been blessed. Thinking of you at this time. I worked old 6 West when you worked ICU at St. Rita's back in late 60's. My sincere sympathy.
Sincerely,
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