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Marie Brennan
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Marie Brennan, age 95, of Carrington, ND, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington. Marie A. Albus was born August 5, 1919, at her grandfather’s house in Carrington, the daughter of Frank and Louise (Kuehn) Albus. She grew up on a farm 9 miles south of Carrington, attended a country school, graduated from Carrington High School, and then graduated from Trinity Hospital School of Nursing in Jamestown, ND. Her nursing career lasted over 70 years. She had a variety of positions – staff nurse at the local hospital, office nurse for Dr. Voglewede, Public Health Nurse for Eddy & Foster Counties, nursing consultant for the ND Health Department, Director of Nursing at Holy Family Guest Home, staff nurse for Home Health Agency, and ending her nursing career as a “Foot Nurse” with her good friend Jean Lessner. Marie had received an award for Outstanding Service by the ND Long Term Care Association, was Volunteer of the Year from Carrington Health Center, received the Heritage Award from the State of ND, and was a life-time member of the ND Public Health Association. For over 20 years, Marie was Chairperson for the “Tree of Lights” for Carrington Health Center. Marie was united in marriage to Philip Brennan on July 31, 1943, in Carrington. They lived in Carrington until his death on October 16, 1992. Marie loved sports, she played on a women’s softball team, and bowled for many years on the Central City Bowling league. She loved the MN Twins, and especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in sports. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy (John) Wacholtz, Janesville, WI, Barbara (Jerome) Page, Carrington; five grandchildren: Paul Wacholtz and Jen (Mike) Wolters, both of Janesville, WI, Mitchell Page and Dr. Michael (Kristee) Page, both of Carrington, Erin (Dr. Todd) Schaffer, Bismarck, ND; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister Ella Gerlitz of Mandan, ND. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Phil, daughter Phyllis, grandson Kelly Page, and one brother Leslie Albus.
VIGIL SERVICE: Thursday at 6PM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington DATE AND TIME: Friday, May 29, 2015 at 1:30PM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery |
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Name: Marla Hagel Bahnmiller
Date: 8/29/15
Message: I'm so sorry to hear of Marie passing on. She was such a nice, sweet person and always so friendly when we would meet. I know she did a lot for the community and the hospital and you can be so proud of your mother for so many things. I have great memories of us growing up on 2nd Street South in Carrington so long ago. Bless you and I pray for your comfort & peace at her passing. Marla
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Name: Catherine Walker
Date: August 1, 2015
Message: Hello! You don't know me but I knew Marie. In fact, my mother, Norma Bonderud, went to school with Marie and thought she was so kind and lovely. I traveled to N.D. to interview Marie for a book I was writing at the time. She was dating at one time, James McCreary who was best friends with my Uncle Clarence. My book is about my Uncle's life and of course his friends.
I grieve with you at Marie's passing. I met Marie in 2008 through an introduction by my late friend, Elaine Gussiaas. Marie was one of the most vibrant and wittiest gals I'd ever met. I liked her right from the beginning of our meeting. She will be missed! You may read of her story contributions in my book, soon to be published, "Clarence, Carrington's Own".
May you be filled with peace and many rich memories!
A Friend,
Catherine Walker
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Name: Karen (Machart) Nelson
Date: June 2, 2015
Message: I am so sorry, Barb and Jerome, for your loss of Marie. She was like a second mom to us when we were growing up. Marie had the same birthday as we did, and I appreciate her great compassion as a nurse when my mom and dad were ill. She was so kind. Blessings to you all as you go through these tough days without her.
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Name: Kathy (Machart) Matthiesen
Date: June 2, 2015
Message: Thinking of you, Barb. So many wonderful memories of our childhood days, and how much fun your parents & grandparents allowed us to have! Hope you, Jerome, and your family are doing well. We're doing fine. Love retirement, & grandkids - Jack & Ida.
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Name: Tom & Donna Kessel
Date: 5/28/15
Message: Jerome, Barb and family
So sorry for your loss, wonderful mom, grandmother and just a fantastic person with a kind soul.
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