logo
Google Play App Store
Log In subscribe and/or renew Eeditions
  • Home
  • E-Edition
    • This Week Newspaper
    • Archives
    • Local Shops
    • This is Westfield
    • Search the Archives
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Sports
  • Community
    • Life Events
    • Community Calendar
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
  • Classified
  • Legals
  • Advertise
    • Advertorial
    • Paid Political
    • Sponsored Content
  • subscribe and/or renew
  • Contact
    • Home
    • E-Edition
      • This Week Newspaper
      • Archives
      • Local Shops
      • This is Westfield
      • Search the Archives
    • News
    • Opinions
    • Sports
    • Community
      • Life Events
      • Community Calendar
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Obituaries
      • Submit an Obituary
    • Classified
    • Legals
    • Advertise
      • Advertorial
      • Paid Political
      • Sponsored Content
    • subscribe and/or renew
    • Contact
  • Home
  • E-Edition
    • This Week Newspaper
    • Archives
    • Local Shops
    • This is Westfield
    • Search the Archives
  • News
  • Opinions
  • Sports
  • Community
    • Life Events
    • Community Calendar
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
  • Classified
  • Legals
  • Advertise
    • Advertorial
    • Paid Political
    • Sponsored Content
  • subscribe and/or renew
  • Contact
    • Home
    • E-Edition
      • This Week Newspaper
      • Archives
      • Local Shops
      • This is Westfield
      • Search the Archives
    • News
    • Opinions
    • Sports
    • Community
      • Life Events
      • Community Calendar
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Obituaries
      • Submit an Obituary
    • Classified
    • Legals
    • Advertise
      • Advertorial
      • Paid Political
      • Sponsored Content
    • subscribe and/or renew
    • Contact
Frances Loesch Brunner
Obituaries
May 1, 2024
Frances Loesch Brunner

Frances Loesch Brunner, 99, Beloved Mother and Grandmother

Frances Loesch Brunner, 99, of Herndon, Va., died with her family at her side on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Frances moved to Herndon, Va., to live with her daughter Katherine and her family after Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. Frances was born on October 2, 1923 in Rochester, N.Y., the oldest of five children, to the late Hugo George and Margaretha Mueller Loesch. Frances was raised in Westfield, N.J., and she graduated from the Westfield Senior High School class of 1941.

Frances graduated from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., class of 1945. Frances attended Columbia University School of Nursing in New York, N.Y. She was a member of the Phi Beta Phi Sorority.

Her husband, Robert E. Brunner, preceded her in death. Mr. Brunner had owned and operated Robert E. Brunner Prescription Opticians in Westfield for many years before retiring in 1985. Also preceding her in death are her siblings, Dr. John G. Loesch, Gertrude (Trudy)Ann Loesch and H. William Loesch. Frances is survived by her sister, Gretchen Loesch Nash.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Susan Brunner Pratt, Katherine (Glenn) Berg and Nancy Brunner, and her four grandchildren, Jonathan and David Pratt and Jane and Alan (Melissa) Berg, and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Grayson Berg. Frances enjoyed the varied activities at The College of William and Mary and Colonial Williamsburg. She was a member of The Williamsburg Community Hospital Auxiliary and The Council of The Muscarelle Museum of Art. She also served as a member of The Committee to Furnish The President’s House at The College of William and Mary, of which she received a special recognition from The President of The College on February 23, 1994. Frances had many fond memories of living in Williamsburg. Frances enjoyed homecoming parades, class reunions and spending time at Sandbridge with beloved college friends and family.

A memorial service will be held at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the sanctuary. Memorial donations may be made to The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, N.J. 07090.

There will be a private interment. Arrangements are under the direction of Dooley Colonial Funeral Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, Westfield.

May 2, 2024

ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Most Read
Westfield Says Pavers Without Permits to Be Removed
Main, News
Westfield Says Pavers Without Permits to Be Removed
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 12, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Adjustment denied its first application of the year at its Monday meeting when Teddy Gencarelli, of 14 South Wickom...
this is a test
Sponsored Content
Fanwood Recreation’s Women In Harmony Choir Debuts with “Broadway & Pop Music Through the Decades”
Thursday, June 12, 2025
FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS — Fanwood Recreation proudly announces the debut public performance of Women In Harmony, an all-women’s choir bringing together ...
this is a test
WHS Grads Return to Renovate Staff Lounge
Main, News
WHS Grads Return to Renovate Staff Lounge
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 12, 2025
WESTFIELD — Summer is almost here and construction has yet to begin on major projects slated for Westfield schools, but staff at Westfield High School...
this is a test
SMAC Chapters Raise Over $28K For Cancer Patients
Community
SMAC Chapters Raise Over $28K For Cancer Patients
Thursday, June 12, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — In a powerful show of unity and purpose, several high-school chapters of the Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) came together this...
this is a test
UCPAC Celebrates Juneteenth With Song, Poetry and Dance
Arts and Entertainment
UCPAC Celebrates Juneteenth With Song, Poetry and Dance
Thursday, June 12, 2025
RAHWAY – In observance of Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, Union County PerformingArts Ce...
this is a test
This site complies with ADA requirements

© Copyright The The Westfield Leader

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy
This site complies with ADA requirements

© Copyright The The Westfield Leader