Patricia Ann Brennan Martin

Visitation: Thursday 2 to 8 PM

Services: Friday 11 AM

Patricia Ann (Brennan) Martin of Newburgh Patricia Ann (Brennan) Martin, 85, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Horizons Rehab Center. She was born in Evansville on December 3, 1927 to the late Donald and Cecelia (Joest) Brennan. She graduated from Reitz Memorial High School and St. Mary's School of Nursing and practiced nursing in a variety of settings. She was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Newburgh where she enjoyed opportunities to serve, ranging from school nurse to Eucharistic minister and for some years was coordinator for bereavement meals. She was very proud to be a recipient of the Brute Award. She enjoyed sewing and needlework; her work included bridesmaids and wedding dresses for her family. In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, Paul, as well as tour groups. Survivors include, her husband of 52 years, Paul of Newburgh; nine children, Daniel of Evansville, Gerard (Rebecca) of Boston, Ky, Paula Ringwald (Mike) of Loogootee, IN, Vicky Hime (Scott) of Greensburg, IN, Lawrence (Karen) of Rockport, IN, Tom (Angela) of Newburgh, Barb Ringwald (Charlie) of Cambridge City, IN, Vince (Kim) Poseyville, IN, and Jim (Karen) of Evansville; twenty-four grandchildren, Jeremy, Elizabeth (Mike) Roman, Johnny (Mary), Emily, Jacob, Jennifer (Jeremy) Holt, Tim (Shelley) Ringwald, Eric (Michelle) Ringwald, Maria Ringwald, Courtney Hime, Tucker Hime, Andy, Chris, Katy, Alex, Mallory, Nicholas Ringwald, Caleb Ringwald, Christi Ringwald, Jessi Ringwald, Grant, Ellason, Isaac, Grace; six great-grandchildren, Isabella Roman, Laura, Madeline, Marie Ringwald, Claire Ringwald, Eva Ringwald; sister, Mary Jane Watson of Irving TX; sisters-in-law, Alice & JoAnn; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Donald and Jack Brennan. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Horizons Rehab Center for their wonderful care and compassion over the last few weeks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 625 Frame Rd. Newburgh, IN officiated by Rev. Fr. Joseph Ziliak and Rev. Fr. John Breidenbach with entombment to follow in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013 with a memorial service at 7 p.m. at Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Simpson Chapel, 510 W. Jennings St. Newburgh, IN (812) 853-8314 and Friday morning, 10 a.m. to service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Living Legacy or any Newburgh area food bank. Sympathy wishes to the family may be made at www.titzerfuneralhomes.com