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Sympathy Notice: Robert L. Brandner

Posted: April 18 2022 at 12:35 PM

Robert L. Brandner, spouse of retired clergy Rev. Gale T. Brandner of the Northern Illinois Conference, died April 14, 2022, at age 76. During Rev. Brandner's ministry, she served Leaf River, Pearl City: First, Zion, Mendota: Zion and Walnut.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23 at Spring Valley United Church of Christ, 227 Erie St., Spring Valley, IL with visitation one hour preceding the service. 

Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution between two of Bob’s favorite charities.

Messages of condolences and memorial donations may be sent to:

Rev. Gale T. Brandner
The Windsor of Savoy
401 Burwash Ave.  Apt # 317
Savoy, IL  61874

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