In Memory

Anna Doerr (Brooks) - Class Of 1945

Anna L. “Ann” Brooks, 69, of Delphi, died at 11:53 a.m. May 11, 1997, in Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, La. Born July 27,1927, in Delphi, she was the daughter of Peter John and Mary McQuarter Doerr. Her marriage was on Sept. 2, 1944, in Delphi, to Claude Q. Brooks, who died Sept. 1, 1962. Mrs. Brooks owned and operated Ann’s Beauty Shop in Delphi for over 40 years. She also worked in the beauty shop at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Delphi. She attended Delphi High School and was a graduate of Wright’s Beauty College, Logansport. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Auxiliary, and Singles Club, all in Delphi, and Delphi Business Women’s Club. Surviving are a son, Robert E. Brooks of Baton Rouge, La.; a daughter, Claudann Burks of Schaumburg, Il.; a brother, Robert J. Doerr of Delphi; a sister, Eva L. “Peggy” Pearson of Delphi; three grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Services were today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Peter Vanderkolk officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. Abbott Funeral Home, Delphi, was in charge of arrangements. Delphi Carroll County Comet, May 14, 1997