Gwendolyn J. "Bubsy" Brinkman Elmore, Ohio Obituary

Gwendolyn J. "Bubsy" Brinkman

Gwendolyn J. "Bubsy" Brinkman, 92 of Elmore, OH died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Genoa Care Center. She was born February 24, 1928 in Elmore, OH to the late Forrest and Eula (KBurg) Kardatzke. She was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School. On June 8, 1948 she married Lyle Brinkman and he survives. Gwendolyn was a homemaker who loved to sew, china paint, bake pies, and loved homemade ice cream. She was a member of Bethel Church, Elmore. Survivors include her husband of almost 72 years, Lyle of Elmore, OH; children: Joan Brinkman of Elmore, Charles (Charmain) Brinkman of Elmore, and Naomi (Jeff) Maule of Syracuse, IN; 5 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren; brothers: Lauren Kardatzke and Milan Kardatzke; and sister Lois Moore. She was preceded in death by infant daughters Jean and Jane Brinkman; siblings: Kathleen Rhoda, Kenneth Kardatzke, Ellen Goldsby, Richard Kardatzke, and Myles Kardatzke and granddaughter Sara Maule. Due to the Covid19 Pandemic, the family will have Private Family Services at the Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore- Genoa Chapel with Pastor Tim Sherman officiating. The Family would like to invite the community to a Service of Remembrance at Bethel Church on June 27, 2020 beginning at 11am. Private Burial will be in Harris- Elmore Union Cemetery. Those wishing to send memorial contributions are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Bethel Building Fund. The Crosser Funeral Home would like to encourage those wishing to send a condolence or share a fond memory, to visit www.crosserfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Elmore-Genoa Chapel 19550 West State Route 51 Elmore, OH US 43416
February 24, 1928 - May 22, 202002/24/192805/22/2020
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Russell Kidman
June 3, 2020
Aunt Bubsy would always meet you with a smile that would warm your heart. I will remember her as the kindest Aunt I ever knew. I have many memories from my childhood of visiting with her & Uncle Lyle who would let us borrow a bicycle for the time we were at Grandpa and G... Continue Reading
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Earnie and Lisa Dickens
May 30, 2020
Lyle, heaven gained a lovely angel! Gwen was such a sweet lady! Can’t wait to see your smiling face at church! We are praying for you! God Bless you!
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Sheri and Mike Gentry
May 29, 2020
Dear Lyle and family...we grieve the loss of your beloved Gwen. While we rejoice in knowing she is with her precious Jesus, we pray for your peace and comfort during these difficult days. We love you!
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Dee Hanny
May 29, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family. Bubsy will be greatly missed.
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Pat Kingsborough
May 29, 2020
I have fond memories of Gwen through the Fremont Mothers of Twins. She always made you laugh and I have thought of her very often over the years. I lived her stories if their shelling in Florida. She was a good mentor. Prayers to her family.
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Janice Heineman Crone
May 27, 2020
So sorry to hear...our thoughts and prayers are with you....such fond memories from childhood and time spent with the family.
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Anita
May 27, 2020
We will all miss her warm smiles, loving ways and fun loving self. We’re sad to have missed today’s memorial and family stories afterwards! Love to you all!! Lauren, Anita, Christen, and Lindsey
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Lisa, Sheri and Karen
May 26, 2020
May your family find peace, as you remember your mother, wife and dear loved one. With prayers, Lisa, Sheri and Karen.
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Winnie Chasteen
May 25, 2020
So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and will be missed by me (Winnie) and Elmore Golden Oldies.
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Kevin & Beth Tomlinson
May 25, 2020
Lyle & family - we are so very sorry for your loss. We loved Gwen very much & love you all too!! We continue to pray for you.
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