Brenna Lynn Yontz
October 6, 1961 -
October 11, 2015
Brenna Lynn Yontz, age 54, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away following a battle with cancer on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
Born on October 6, 1961, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, she was the daughter of James F. and Deanna K. (Stretch) Ruble. As a toddler, her family relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana where she was educated and was a graduate of Columbia City Joint High School. Brenna received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Career and Family Counseling from Indiana University.
On June 9, 1984, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was united in marriage to Timothy Yontz. They were blessed with two children and recently celebrated their 31st anniversary.
Brenna was a member of Great Lakes Church, where she led growth groups and played Mahjong and Bunco with her church friends. She was also a member of the Kenosha Pops Band, playing the clarinet and she selflessly volunteered her time with Habitat for Humanity.
Brenna will be remembered for her love for family. She loved the outdoors where she spent time vegetable and flower gardening, hiking and taking road trips. Brenna also had a passion for reading, cooking and loved to crochet.
She will be deeply missed by her husband, Tim; her son, Brent (Jill Jones) and daughter, Bess (James) Bierly; her father, James F. Ruble; two brothers, Brian (Rochelle) and Bryce Ruble; and two sisters, Lorinda (Anthony) Lee and Linette (Sam) Manwaring. Brenna was further survived by several loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Deanna Kay Ruble.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave., Kenosha, WI. Private inurnment will be held in Marinette, WI at a later date.
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Julia NutterThis came as such as shock to Jon and I. Tim, you and Brenna were dear to us during the years you taught at Marinette HS. We lost touch with each other after you left for Nebraska. Even though we hadn't kept up, I truly thought life would bring the four of us back together again some day. Now Brenna is gone. I am just so sad. I'm sad for you and Brett and Bess. And all of the people who's Brenna's life touched. For others like ourselves, who won't have that opportunity to see each other again, here on earth. I have full confidence that Brenna is waiting in Heaven. Her body restored and whole. God Bless you in this time of grief. Sending our love, Jon and Julia Nutter and family
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CCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONMay GOD give you strength in this time of grief and fond memories of Brenna L. Ruble Yontz, CCHS Alumni class of 1980. The Alumni of CCHS extends sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to Brenna's family. www.cchsaa.org
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RebekahDear Yontz Family, I am so sorry to have read of your loss; please accept my sincere condolences. Something that I have personally found to be of great comfort are the thoughts expressed at John 5:28,29 as well as Revelation 21:4. In these verses we find a wonderful hope for the future of being reunited with our now resting loved ones, upon the earth the way it was originally intended--free from sickness, suffering, and death. Knowing this has comforted me greatly and it is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family as well. Again I am so sorry for your loss. Rebekah
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Carol Eckstein CokerIt is with a heavy heart I write to say I am so sorry. Brenna was a rare gem, who brought light, laughter and love to all who knew her. Prayers to you Tim and your family.
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Margaret PesmarkTim and family, So sorry to hear about your loss of Brenna. I hope you take comfort in all the years you were able to spend with each other. God bless all of Brenna's family and friends.
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Diane RoznowskiOn behalf of the entire Greater Milwaukee diakonia community, I would like to offer our deep condolences at Brenna's passing. Her classmates were enriched by her presence in the diakonia program over the past two years. They along with all the other diakonia grads and students send our prayers and ask God to send peace and comfort to your family as you mourn her loss.
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Jane Mundinger (Brown)Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prays for you and family.
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Kristine DelaneyThe first group I attended for Great Lakes Church was held at Brenna's home. I was a little anxious since everyone I would be meeting would be new to me. Brenna's warm welcome and hospitality quickly put my anxiety to rest. Her spirit was so gentle and warm. In the weeks that followed I looked forward to meeting with the group and Brenna. She was such a blessing to me at a time when I was new to the church and in need of a place to experience God's people. I was blessed again when I was able to sign up for another group that Brenna hosted. I'm so sad I never made it to the bunco nights as I had intended to.....would've been such a blessing to know more of Brenna. May she rest in the Lord's arms. To Tim, Brent and Bess......I pray for your comfort in the many days ahead as you miss your dear Brenna.
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Leslie Bunnell WilsonTo Tim, Brent and Bess, Although I only met you a few times Tim , and the children were small, I have wonderful memories of Brenna and her siblings growing up. Brenna was always a serious thoughtful child. Always considerate of others. I loved to babysit for the Ruble family because it was not work but such fun. When our families started camping together it was just the greatest time together with the Ruble's, Wickliffe's and Bunnell's. It didn't matter the weather we just had fun. Brenna really loved horses so her favorite place to camp was Pokagon State Park because they had a horse campground and we would wander through there hoping someone would let us pet their horses. We also could ride the horses on the guided trail rides. May your wonderful memories of Brenna give you comfort and the assurance that she is in heaven with our Lord Jesus and reunited with her Mom give you great joy. Sincerely, Leslie Bunnell Wilson
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The Wheelers& The MaguiresBrent and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy, wishing You strength for today and comfort in the days Ahead, knowing how much Brenna meant to so many. May the precious memories be a comfort to you now and may it help to know that our thoughts are with you, Brent and your family in your sorrow. Our love, Grant,Clint, Kailee,Damian,Thomas,Samuel, Brent& Rhonda
