Betty Ann Brown
December 05, 1929 - October 22, 2019
Obituary
MIDDLETON - Betty Ann Brown, age 89, of Middleton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Dec. 5, 1929, the eldest daughter of Algie and Katherine (Schultz) Schlough. The Schlough family lived on their family farm outside of Mazomanie. Betty Ann graduated from Arena Union Free High School in 1948. After graduation, Betty Ann worked for her father at A.B. Schlough Plumbing in Madison. It’s there that she met Douglas Brown who was employed with a Madison area general contractor. Betty Ann and Douglas were married on July 30, 1955, at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Mazomanie. Betty Ann stayed at home to raise her 11 children. She devoted her life to her family. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was dedicated and devoted to her entire family.
Betty Ann is survived by her children, Tim (Nancy) Brown, Susanne Brown, Ann Marie Brown, Alice Bach, David Brown (Mary Bakken), Bill Brown (Debra Hanna), Jane (Mark Dreckmann) and Jennifer Muniz; 12 grandchildren, Kristin (Aaron), Kelly, Molly, Lily, Ian, Katie (Alex), Tom, Nicole (Oliver), Jake, Wayne, Michael and Sergio; two great-grandchildren, Kendall and Aidan; son-in-law, John Casucci; sisters, Margaret (LaVerne) Cushman, Mary (Jerry) Gust, Carol Cowley and sister-in-law, Patricia Schlough; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas; son, Michael Brown; daughters, Cynthia Brown and Mary Jean Casucci; her parents; and her brothers, Richard, David and Bennie Schlough.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, with Father Brian Wilk presiding. Burial will be held at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held at church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Memorials may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, Middleton, Wis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Tue Oct 29, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Oct 29, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI null
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Memories
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Ann Johnston
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I knew Betty from church, many years ago we worked together for the Palm Sunday dinner. I will always remember her as a very sweet lady. Ann Johnston
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keith good
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So sorry for your loss, Tim.
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Hector Leal
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I am very sorry for your loss Tim. Hold the memories you have shared with her close and she will always remain close to your heart. GOD Bless you and your family.
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Julie Hanna
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I met Betty as her son Bill is married to my daughter, Debra Hanna. I really enjoyed her visits with them and she was always very kind and giving. A joy to be around, she will be forever missed.
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Jeff and Vickie Dvorak
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Our deepest sympathy Tim,
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Mick Michalak
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With our Sincere Sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Take hold of the memories you have made & keep them close to your heart... May Strength, Faith, Hope & Love bring you Peace in your time of sorrow for you and your family.