Leona Brown

Brown, Leona M. MADISON Leona M. (Berkan) Brown, age 90, peacefully passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her sons and daughters. Leona, a lifelong resident of Waubesa Beach, was instrumental in establishing the Waubesa Beach Community Center. The building was made possible by money earned from bake sales and chili suppers held by Leonas Homemakers Group. Leona and her husband, Ed, also built and operated a gas station/ beer depot on Goodland Park Road, which was recently razed. Throughout her life, she was a strong, independent woman, an avid walker, who also enjoyed sewing, baking and numerous other crafts. Leona is survived by sons, Ed (Beverly) and John (Linda); daughters, Florence (Bud) Krause and Mary Peterson; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ed; grandsons, Rodney and Michael Brown; and son-in-law, Richard Peterson. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, with Leonas grandson, Pastor Brian Montrey presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the loving, caring 24/7 staff of HospiceCare Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com