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Delva Brendum

June 17, 1924 — February 9, 2022

Delva J. Brendum, age 97, of Pennfield, MI., passed away on February 9, 2022 at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on June 17, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Schramm) Rau.  Delva moved from Saginaw to Battle Creek in 1941.  She had previously worked at a diner in Battle Creek where she met the love of her Life, Milo Brendum.  They were united in marriage on March 10, 1951 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.  Milo preceded Delva in death on November 16, 1999.  Also preceding her in death were her parents; daughters, Elizabeth Landis and Norma Dixon;  granddaughter, Lori Dixon; grandson, Michael McCann;  sister, Ardath Gaiser and brother, Don Rau.  Delva worked as an X-ray technician for Eaton Manufacturing for over 30 years, retiring in 1981.  She was a member of the UAW Local 196.  Delva loved shopping, flowers, attending church, playing Solitaire, watching old movies and  enjoyed watching Lawrence Welk on TV.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by her daughter; Sheri (Kevin) McCann of Battle Creek, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.  Funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Elder Rick Britten of Grace Community Church officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Community Church.  Memories and condolences may be left with the family at www.henryfuneralhome.org

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Saturday, February 19, 2022

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Saturday, February 19, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Henry Funeral and Cremation Funeral Service

MI

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