Patricia Ann Brandenburger

PATRICIA ANN BRANDENBURGER, 90 , of Belleville, Illinois, formerly of Ellington, Missouri, passed away at 1:23 am, Thursday, October 22, 2026, at her residence.

She was born to the late Wilbert and Delores (nee Williams) Heyl on February 28, 1936, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Patricia married Carl Brandenburger, Sr. on March 15, 1952, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Red Bud, Illinois; he preceded her in death on March 3, 2025.

Patricia devoted many years to farming alongside her husband and found immense joy in working local flea markets, where she loved meeting new people. In her spare time, she loved fishing, bowling, and camping. Above all, her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family. The cherished memories she created with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren will remain a lasting gift they carry throughout their lives.

Survivors:

8 Children: 

       Carl (Betty) Brandenburger, Jr. Red Bud, IL

       Lorraine Anderson Mayfield, KY

       Kathy (Kevin) Alexander Belleville, IL

       Lonnie Brandenburger Red Bud, IL

       Judy Carroll Myrtle Beach, SC

       Richard Brandenburger Red Bud, IL

       Scott (Barb) Brandenburger Ellington, MO

      Charles (Denise) Brandenburger Ellington, MO

1 Brother: 

     Charles (Elaine) Heyl Marissa, IL

20 Grandchildren: 

     Brandy (Tom) Clements, Cheri (Clinton) Mudd, Jennifer (Byron) Falkenhain, Jamie Schlemmer,

     David (Karen) Mavers, Dawn Mavers, Bobby Anderson, Stephanie (Jonathon) Biffar, Dylan (Samantha)

     Mueller, Schela (Cody) Brandenburger, Justin Cox (Terra), Andy Roscow (Kiersten), Randall (Kurstin)

     Brandenburger, Sam (Mariah) Harper, Larry (Crystall) Harper, Virgil (Julie) Range, Tim Range,

     Reilly Brandenburger (Bryan), Christian Aucutt, and Sydney Aucutt

43 Great-Grandchildren

6 Great-Great-Grandchildren and one on the way

Her Dear Friends: 

      Annette Chamberlain, Mary Holten, and Rita Hubbs-Keeling

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband, One Sister - Dixie (James) Prediger, One Sister-in-law - Julianna (Robert) Ehlers, and 4 Grandsons

- Jordan L. Brandenburger, Chad M. Range, Christopher E. Brandenburger, and Randy Ripplemeyer

Funeral Service: 

   2:00 pm, Sunday, October 25, 2026 

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

   Rev. Terry Haynes

Interment: 

   Hecker City Cemetery 

   Hecker, Illinois

Visitation:

   Saturday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

  Sunday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

  Family Choice