Estelle M. Brandt nee Kirkwood (1924-2006) Chicago, Illinois
Estelle M. Brandt, age 82, at peace on April 13, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Melvin A. Brandt; loving mother of Pamela Brandt Beach; fond sister of Robert (Fae Ann) Kirkwood; dear aunt of Michael (Benita) and Gregory Kirkwood and Karen (Michael) Parent; sister-in-law of Arnold (LaDoris) Brandt, Floyd (Mary) Brandt, Shirley (Floyd) Vormestrand, Diana (Ronald) Brandt, Virginia (Chester) Pojack and the late Bertha Adams. She is dear aunt to 28 nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Estelle was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Int'l Lions Club, Central States Dahlia Society and the Germania Woman's Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association appreciated. 773-561-6874.
Published in the Chicago Tribune from 4/15/2006 - 4/16/2006.