Brown, Edith (Mrs. Homer) 1885-1943

BROWN, JUNE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 9/28/2009 at 10:03:11

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
July 26, 1943

MERRILL WOMAN DIES SATURDAY
Mrs. Homer Brown Was Old Resident

Mrs. Homer Brown died at her home in Merrill Saturday evening after a protracted illness, aged 58 years. Edith June was born July 7, 1885, at Lomax, Kansas, and lived in Merrill for the past 30 years. As long as her health permitted she was active in her church and the Royal Neighbors lodge.

Survivors include her husband, Homer A. Brown; four daughters, Mrs. John Heien and Miss Wanda Brown of Merrill, Mrs. John Buys of Akron, and Mrs. Georgia Kinsella of Hudson, S.D. She is also survived by her father, Frank N. June of Merrill; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Dierking of Marcus and Mrs. Florence Fairchild of Sea Bridge, New York; one brother, Frank H. June of Mapleton; and four grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements had not been completed Monday pending receipt of word from some of the relatives.