Brenneman, Laura E. (1860-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 23 Feb 1956 p. 1

Birth date: 1860

text of obituary:

MOTHER OF BLUFFTON COLLEGE FACULTY

MEMBER DIED AT 96

Goshen, Ind. — Funeral services for Mrs. Laura E. Brenneman, 96, were held Feb. 20 at the Brenneman Memorial Church here. She died Feb. 17 at the home in Goshen where she had been confined to bed for six years due to a hip fracture.

Mrs. Brenneman was the widow of Timothy H. Brenneman, whose brother was the founder of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ congregation here, now affiliated with the United Missionary church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Paul C. Huber of Goshen; Naomi Brenneman, professor of English at Bluffton College; and Ruth Brenneman of Goshen.