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2023

Nancy Bracciano Obituary

Nancy C. Bracciano, 93, Lawrence, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at Brandon Woods Assisted Living. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2023, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. Private inurnment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence.

Nancy was born on January 8, 1930, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Ernest and Elsie (Kruschinski) Baumbach.

Nancy married Leo Bracciano on March 1, 1952, in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death in 2019.

She was a faithful member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.

Survivors include her five sons, Joseph (Lisa) Bracciano, Thomas Bracciano, Andrew (Cindy) Bracciano, all of Lawrence, James (Kristi) Bracciano, Olathe, KS, Michael (Susan) Bracciano, St. Joseph, MO; three daughters, Carol Bracciano, Hereford, AZ, Cynthia (Mike) Savage, Corpus Christi, TX, Jeanne (Marc) Berghaus, Meade, KS; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church and sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 8, 2023.

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Oct

12

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Oct

13

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Lawrence, KS

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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