Survivors include her children, Russell (Phyllis) Brown, Eugene Brown, Cathy (John) McMahon, and Loren (Shirley) Brown; a longtime companion, Lee Bobert; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, her son, Rick Brown; sister, Elizabeth Luhman; and brother, Richard Lindquist.
Services were entrusted to Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St., Rockford. Online condolences may be submitted at www.advantagerockford.com.