Elizabeth Elsie Brenner, 90, died Friday, Dec. 4.

A devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Visitation. She loved singing and spending time with her loved ones. She left behind beautiful memories and often quoted “I love you more” after every visit.

She is survived by six of her seven children, Alfred (Nancy) Brenner, Vickie (Marvin) Moomey, Burl Brenner, Becky (Daniel) Billings, Victor Brenner, Pamela (Lee) Mendez. Her grandchildren, Eric Brenner, Shane Anderson Jr. Jill (Ryan) Siefert, Cody Anderson, Jessica (Conor) Flynn, Clinton Billings, Clayton Billings, Coleton (Ally Schuel Billings and Gage Mendez. Her great grandchildren Tristan, Rylee, Reese, Alya, and Stella; her sisters Doris (Jake) Jacobs, Claudette Meyers; her sister-in-laws, Marilyn Ramsey, Susan Ramsey, Elaine Brenner, JoAnne Brenner and her brother-in-law Leo Brenner and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Alfred H. Brenner, her son Randy; son-in-law Douglas Hart; brothers, Glen and David; brothers-in-laws, Harry (Nellie) Brenner, Francis Brenner, Bernard Brenner; sister-in-laws Mildred (Edward) Schmidt, Irene (Rusty) Fisher, Deloris Jelsma, Linda Brenner, Beatrice Stamm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at  11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Church, 2459 146th Ave. A time to visit with Elizabeth’s family will be held from  5 to  7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th St. Dorr.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Visitation Educational Trust.

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