Sr. Marlene Brokamp, O.S.F.'s Obituary
Sr. Marlene Brokamp, O.S.F., age 83 and a member of the Sisters of St. Francis Convent in Oldenburg, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at the Convent. Born September 2, 1922 in Covington, Kentucky, she is the daughter of Elizabeth "Lil" (Nee: Neuhaus) and Lawrence Brokamp.She entered the convent on September 8, 1938 and made her final vows on August 12, 1944. Sr. Marlene was a teacher and principal at several schools in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri and Texas before retiring to the Motherhouse in 2002.She is survived by her sister Gloria DeWald of Florence Kentucky, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by sisters Janet Macht and Sr. Marilyn Brokamp, O.S.F.There will be no visitation. Sr. Marlene donated her body to science. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8th, at the Motherhouse Chapel in Oldenburg. Rev. Carl Hawver, O.F.M. will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis, P.O. Box 100, Oldenburg, Indiana 47036.
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