Julia M. Brown

North Rose

Julia M. Brown, 82, went home peacefully to be with her heavenly father on May 27, 2018 surrounded by her family.

A time for visitation will be held Saturday, (June 9) from 10 am till 11 am at North Rose United Methodist Church, followed by a memorial service at 11am.  Burial will be private at Rose Cemetery.

Julie was a graduate from Madison High School and a retiree from Gannett News Paper.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to a charity of choice.

Predeceased by her husband Edward Brown, Sr., the love of her life for 63 years, her parents, Albert and Catherine O’Connell Knorr, Sr., 2 brothers, Edward and Albert Knorr, Jr., her sister, Kathleen Donoghue, son-in-law, Derrill Bell, in-laws, Roy Brown, Hank & Frances DeRomanis and Eunice Brown.

She is survived by 6 children, the treasures of her life, Sherry (Dennis) Smith, Bonnie Bell, Tina (Joe) Cahoon, Edward (Nicole) Brown, Jr., Jack (Alex) Brown and Jenny Brown; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews that kept her young at heart; also good friends, Kay Bateman and son-in-law, Robin Bell; 2 brothers, William (Paulette) Knorr, Richard (Sandra) Knorr; 2 brother-in-laws, Jack Brown, Sr.; Terry (Emma) DeRomanis; and sister-in-law, Carol Knorr.

Beloved mother, heart of an angel.  Words cannot express how she will be missed.  “We love you mom.”

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