PATRICIA M. BRENNAN VALPARAISO, IN Patricia M. Brennan, age 74, of Valparaiso, formerly of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010. She is survived by five children: Thomas Gruber of CO, Jim (Melissa) Gruber of Wanatah, IN, Kathie (Jeff) Gruber-Jones, David Gruber, and Carol (Thomas) Harsh, all of Valparaiso; sister, Sarah "Sally" (late Bill) Lopez of Crown Point; brother, Phillip (Susan) Brennan of TX; seven grandchildren; one great granddaughter. Preceded in death by parents: Edward and Iris Brennan; two brothers: Tom and Terry Brennan; and infant grandson, Edward Gruber. Patricia was a graduate of Tolleston High School. She was a retired office manager from the Lake County Auditor's Office. Family and friends may call at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Road, Portage on Friday, November 19, 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow promptly at 6:00 p.m. Cremation preceded service. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at: www.pruzinfuneralservice.com