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Frank Brya Obituary
GIRARD - Frank McGuire Brya, 85, of Girard (formerly of Champaign), passed away at 12:30 p.m. February 19, 2010, at Hospice Care, St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Frank was born in Decatur, a son of Frank G. and Julia A. Brya.
After graduation from Champaign High School, Frank enlisted in the Navy and served as an engineer during WWII. His main theatre of service being D-Day and the coast of Normandy, France.
He married Ellen J. Feeney on Sept. 1, 1951. She died on June 6, 1999.
In 1955, Frank and his brother, Dennis A. Brya, organized Brya Insurance Agency as brokers for Pekin Insurance. Frank retired in 1992.
He is survived by daughters, Suellen Brya Fink (Steve) of Cullom, IL and Annette Brya Edwards of Girard; one brother, Dennis A. Brya of Champaign; two sisters, Julann Condit of Henry, IL and Sr. Mary Elizabeth Brya of Riverton, IL; eight grandchildren, Amy Fink, Steven (Sara) Fink, Adam Edwards, Bryan (Katrina) Edwards, 2nd Lt. Matthew Fink, Sarah Fink, Grace Edwards and Claire Fink; and one great-grandchild, Paxton Edwards.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 5-7 p.m., with a parish wake service at 4:30, at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church (403 W. Clark, Champaign). Rev. Fr. Stephen Willard will officiate. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ivesdale. Military rites will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Girard or St. John's Hospital Hospice.
Condolences may be offered at www.owensfuneralhomes.com.
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Randy and Sharon Pierson
February 25, 2010
Annette and family, our hearts go out to you in this time of loss. We are thinking of you and have you in our prayers.
Diane Rogers
February 23, 2010
Annette and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Father. I remember you bringing him to Mass at St. Patrick's. God Bless you for taking care of him. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers
February 23, 2010
Annette, Sue Ellen and family,
Frank, was a loving, caring person and will be miss by those that had the opportunity to know him. We at American Medical Supply and Service Company will have in our thoughts and prayers. Karen, Brian, Jason, Missy, Kevin, Linda, Kathy, Mike, Jennifer- Virden, IL
Sandy Travous
February 23, 2010
So sorry dear family for your loss, i had the pleasure of knowing frank for only a few months, but that was a pleasure, such a grand man and such a wonderful family, take peace in knowing he is with his Lord now.
Jessica Rogers
February 23, 2010
Annette and Family,
May God bless you in this time of sorrow. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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