Jean Brown

JEAN BROWN

Colesburg

Jean Brown, 77, of Colesburg, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Lincolnwood Assisted Living in Edgewood.

She was born June 19, 1938, in rural Guttenberg, the daughter of Clarence "Rudy" and Mathilda (Nuehring) Geuder. Jean received her education locally and graduated from Guttenberg High School with the class of 1955. On Sept. 23, 1958, Jean was united in marriage with Russell Brown Jr. This marriage blessed them both with two children, Mark and Mary. Over the years, Jean worked various jobs, but spent the majority of her years working as a cook for the Colesburg school.

Jean had a great talent and passion for sewing. She also was a gifted baker and known for her cookies. Her other interests included birdwatching, playing cards and spending time with her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two children, Mark (Carol) Brown of Colesburg and Mary (Kevin) Klostermann of Dyersville; three grandchildren, Nick (Megan) Brown, Troy (Julie) Brown and Dustin (fiancee Brittany) Klostermann; four great-grandchildren, Cooper Brown, Reece Brown, Clayton Klostermann and Riley Christen; sister-in-law, Linda (Pat) Oberbroeckling, and their son, Adam.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russ; and brother, Loren Geuder, in infancy.

Arrangements are being handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, 207 S. First St., Guttenberg, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, and one hour before services at church. Funeral service will be at St. John's Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16. The Rev. Shane Anderson will officiate. Interment will be at Brown Cemetery, Colesburg.