Brant Fern D., age 71, passed away July 4, 2003 after battling a long, courageous term of cancer. Survived by son, Douglas & Janelle Brant; daughter, Rhonda Brant; 5 grandchildren; and many brothers and sisters. Visitation at Methven Funeral home of Hinckley, Monday, July 7, 2003, 6-8 pm and church service Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 11 am at First Lutheran Church in Hinckley.