Rosella D. Brass Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rosella D. Brass of Oregon, Illinois, born in West Brooklyn, Illinois, who passed away on June 3, 2022 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Dirksen and Elma Dirksen (Harrington); her husband Emerald Brass, Sr.; her son Emerald Brass, Jr.; her siblings, Alfred Dirksen (Martha), Calvin Dirksen (Betty), Glen Dirksen, Alberta Dirksen and Rowena Rhoads (Wilbur); her niece Jeanne Mack; and her nephew David McBride.
She is survived by: her daughters, Joan Brass of Oregon, IL and Rosemary Prewett (Wes) of Stillman Valley; and her nieces and nephews, Alfred Dirksen (Judy) of Darlington, WI, Dennis Dirksen (Denise) of Goshen, KY, Eugene Denekas of Oregon, IL, Linda Dirksen of Winnebago, Patricia Durrstien of Colfax, WI, Judy Marquardt (Robert) of Ocala, FL, Vicki Dirksen of North Aurora, IL, Renee O'Donnell (David) of Sycamore, IL, Trudi Schoger (Scott) of Big Rock, IL and Carolyn Snow of Mendota, IL..
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Serenity Hospice and Home, 1658 S. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061, the Alzheimer's Dementia Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or the American Heart Association, 300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606. Alzheimer's Dementia Association 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago IL 60601 Tel: 1-312-335-8700.
