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Mary Elizabeth Grimes Brandt

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Birth	:	20 Sep 1919 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 May 2022 Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Description	:	Mary Elizabeth Brandt, 102, of Des Moines, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Mercy One Hospice House in Johnston after a short illness. Mary was born in West Union, Iowa, on September 20, 1919, to Lindsay Alvin Grimes and Emma Wegmiller Grimes. She graduated from West Union High School in 1937. She earned her teaching certificate from Upper Iowa College in Fayette and began her teaching career at Windsor #5 Country School, Fayette County, in 1939. She taught in Sumner, Oskaloosa, Mount Vernon, Luana, McGregor, Clermont and Postville. During WWII Mary worked in... Read More	Mary Elizabeth Brandt, 102, of Des Moines, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Mercy One Hospice House in Johnston after a short illness. Mary was born in West Union, Iowa, on September 20, 1919, to Lindsay Alvin Grimes and Emma Wegmiller Grimes. She graduated from West Union High School in 1937. She earned her teaching certificate from Upper Iowa College in Fayette and began her teaching career at Windsor #5 Country School, Fayette County, in 1939. She taught in Sumner, Oskaloosa, Mount Vernon, Luana, McGregor, Clermont and Postville. During WWII Mary worked in Washington, D.C., for IBM in the United States Navy check printing Department. She also took a hiatus from teaching from 1958 through 1962 to work as a telephone operator at the West Union office of Northwestern Bell. On June 29, 1952, Mary was united in marriage to C.J. (Ernie) Brandt at the United Methodist Church in West Union. They made their home in Postville. After retirement, Mary and Ernie along with her sister, Beverly, and brother-in-law, Robert Gruhn, moved to the Grimes family home in West Union. The two couples enjoyed traveling together. Their travels included a trip to Europe and many excursions around the United States. In 2015, after the deaths of their husbands, Mary and Beverly moved to Beaverdale Estates in Des Moines to be close to family. Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church in West Union and a proud member of Hannah Lee Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed playing bridge and she was an avid reader. Mary's happiest times were spent with her family. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Lindsay and Emma Grimes; husband, C.J. Brandt; sisters, Thelma Carroll and Lois Strohschein; a brother, Glenn Grimes; and brothers-in-law, Ross Carroll, Clarence Strohschein and Robert Gruhn. Inurnment will take place in the West Union Cemetery in a private family service at a later date. Condolences may be directed to her sister, Beverly Gruhn, Beaverdale Estates, Apt. 227, 4610 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Mary Elizabeth Grimes Brandt's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Mary Elizabeth Grimes Brandt death?
Mary Elizabeth Grimes Brandt death on 6 May 2022 in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Parent

Lindsay Alvin Grimes

(1872 - 1944)

Emma Wegmiller Grimes

(1884 - 1977)

Spouse

Clarence John “C.J./ Ernie” Brandt

(1912 - 2006)

Siblings

Thelma Opal Grimes Carroll

(1908 - 2005)

Lois Maye Grimes Strochscheim

(1911 - 1984)

Glen George Grimes

(1916 - 1983)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964