SUDDEN DEATH OF ESTIMABLE BLAIR WOMAN

Mrs. Rosa Brenbarger died at the Blair hospital, Monday, April 6, 1923, from a stroke of apoplexy, aged 77 years.

Rosa C. Gardner was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, September 26, 1845, and on Decmeber 9, 1875, was united in marriage to Isaac Brenbarger in Delaware county, Ohio. Seven children were born to her, four of whom are surviving: Chas B. Brenbarger of Orange, Calif., William V. of Oakland, Calif.; Mrs. John H. Chrisitensen of Blair, and Mrs. L.B. Gillette, of Kearney, Nebr. Also a brother, W.H. Gardner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and one sister, Mrs. W. Wickiser, of Springfield, Mo.

Mrs. Brenbarger had been a resident of Nebraska over 41 years, coming to the state in 1882, and had resided in Blair the greater part of the time. In early girlhood she united with the Christian church and had been a faithful and conscientious member. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Monday morning Mrs. Brenbarger who had been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Christensen for the past several months, came up town and did some shopping, apparently in her usual health. She stopped at the Independent telephone office to consult her daughter regarding some purchases and was suddenly stricken with apoplexy, this occurring about 10 o’clock. She was removed to the Blair hospital where every assistance and care of physicians and nurses were given her, but all of no avail, and her spirit took its flight at a little after 12 o’clock.

Mrs. Brenbarger was a most highly respected woman and had a host of friends to whom her sudden death is a great shock, and who deeply sympathize with her bereaved children.

The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christensen today – Thursday – at 2:30, the Rev. J.A. Johnson of the Methodist church delivering the funeral discourse and the Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion assiting with their ritualistic work, and interment was made in Blair’s beautiful cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her in death several years ago.

She will be greatly missed by many friends who loved her for her true worth.

#2-Pilot, April 18, 1923

Mrs. Rosa C. Brenbarger was taken ill at about 9 o’clock Monday morning while at the Petersen Hardware store but was able to get into the office of the Blair Telephone Co., where her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Christensen, was. It was a cerebral hemorrhage and she was taken to the Blair hospital immediately but death ensued within two hours. The funeral will be held at the Christensen residence at 2:30 tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon, Rev. J.A. Johnson officiating. Rosa C. Gardner was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, Sept. 26th, 1875, and so was 77 years old last September. She was married to Isaac Brenbarger in Delaware County, Ohio, December 9th, 1875, coming to this city in 1882. Seven children were born to them, four of whom are now living: Charles, of Orange, Calif., Wm. V., of Oakland, Calif., Mrs. L.B. Gillette, of Kearney, Neb., and Mrs. J.H. Christensen, of this city. She was a member of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Stanley E. Hain Post of the American Legion and the burial service will be under their auspices. Mrs. Brenbarger was always a great reader and in her declining years her chief pleasure was in the companionship of books. She will be greatly missed by many old friends.

#3-19 Apr., 1923 - The Enterprise - Rosa C. Gardner Brenbarger

Rosa C. Gardner was born in Gurnsey county, Ohio Sept. 26, 1845, and died April 16, 1923. Death came suddenly as a result of an attack of apoplexy and was a great shock to her family and the entire community.

She was married to Mr. Isaac Brenbarger in Delaware county, Ohio December 9, 1875, and in 1882 they moved to Blair where she has since made her home. Her husband died Feb. 17, 1902.

Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brenbarger, four of whom are still living. Charles Brenbarger of Ostange, California; Wm. V. Brenbarger of Oakland, California; Mrs. L. B. Gillette of Kearney; and Mrs. J. H. Christensen of this city. It is expected that these children will be present at the funeral services this Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christensen, except Charles who could not be reached in time to get here.

Mrs. Brenbarger was a woman who was highly respected for her many virtues, a good mother and always interested in the welfare of those around her. In early life she became a member of the Christian church and lived the part and she will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

Find a Grave Memorial #50960902