Lois D. Brown

1925 - 2015

BORN

1925

DIED

2015

Lois Brown Obituary

Lois D. Brown

Born: June 17, 1925

Died: May 14, 2015

Lois Darlene (Kauffman) Brown passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2015, at Lexington Square in Lombard, Illinois.

Lois was born to Jessie and Hattie Raffensberger Kauffman on June 17, 1925, on the family farm in Dickinson County, Kansas. She graduated from McPherson College (KS) and was married to Dale Weaver Brown in 1947. Together, after Iowa and Kansas, they lived and thrived in the Lombard community for over three decades until 1993 (returning in 2013).

While raising three children, Lois was dedicated to all forms of hospitality and engagement in the church and community. This notably included teaching piano lessons to dozens of children and entertaining guests from all over the world, many who were related to Bethany Theological Seminary (formerly of Oak Brook, IL) and the wider Church of the Brethren community. Lois also loved gardening and caring for children.

During her lifetime, Lois also called other significant communities home including Des Moines (IA), McPherson (KS), Elizabethtown (PA), and North Manchester (IN). She remains fondly remembered, chiefly for nurturing relationships through her meticulous hospitality. Her lesser-known excellent role as an ensemble piano accompanist further serves as a metaphor symbolizing her commitment to hard work, generosity, artistry, and amenability.

Lois is survived by her husband, Dale who continues to reside at Lexington Square; and their three children, Deanna (Brian Harley) Brown, Dennis (Dorothy) Brown, and Kevin (Kim Pece) Brown; as well as grandchildren, Katie Brown and Maria DeBartolo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and beloved sister, Helen Reed, of Salina, Kansas; as well as by many dear friends and extended family members.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2:00 p.m., at York Center Church of the Brethren, 1S 071 Luther Avenue, Lombard, IL, 60148.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL, 60631, or to York Center Church of the Brethren (above).

Published by Suburban Life Publications on May 22, 2015.
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