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age 72 of New Carlisle, Ohio died Friday, January 23, 2015 at her residence after a courageous battle with dementia surrounded by her loving husband, 3 daughters, eldest grandson, and her caregiver Lynn.  Born August 27, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Robert G. and Rose (Hofmann) Brenner. A 1962 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and a member of the Tipp City United Methodist Church.  Preceded in death by her mother Rose Brenner Wion in 2012, her father Robert G. Brenner in 1968, and her father-in-law Hal Gilliam in 2001.  Surviving Rosa are husband Donald Gilliam; daughters Kim Gilliam (Joe Parton), Karla (Derek) Hammonds, and Krista (Chris) Tebbe. Grandchildren Kyle (Bri) Weir, Nathan and Conner Hammonds, and Halle Tebbe.  Sisters Bonnie (Joe) Conradi and Peggy (Bill) Caddell; brother Rob (Linda) Brenner; stepsisters Kim (Billy) St. Clair and Kelly Monce.  Mother-in-law Mildred Gilliam, stepfather Sid Wion, sisters-in-law Kay (Jerry) Ely and Susan (Charles) Black along with many other family members and friends.  Rosa was a member of the Tipp City Order of Eastern Star.  Rosa’s special passion was traveling with her husband Don to all 50 states and all 7 continents.  Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the Tipp City United Methodist Church. Pastor Bonita Ritchie officiating.  Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City.  Visitation 5 – 8 pm Thursday, January 29, 2015 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371.  In lieu of flowers Contributions may be made in loving memory of Rosa to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086 or the Mayo Clinic for Alzheimer’s Disease Research. Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home

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