Obituaries

Pauline M. Brown

August 8th, 1920 – November 1st, 2024

Pauline Brown, 104, of Cuba, IL, formerly of Ipava, IL, passed away at 12:36 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Clayberg Fulton County Nursing Center in Cuba. She was born on August 8, 1920 in Ipava, the daughter of Andrew Roscoe and Elsie Margaret (Cluney) Carroll. She married Boyd Devere Brown on April 18, 1942 in Kahoka, MO. Boyd preceded Pauline in death on September 29, 2003.

She is also preceded in death by her grandson; Eric Batley, granddaughter; Kimberly Batley, sister; Christina Shaw, two nephews; Roy (and Irene) Van Fossen and Phillip Van Fossen, and great-niece; Donna Van Fossen Cochran.

Pauline is survived by her daughter; Delta Kay Brown of Ipava, grandson; Brett Brown of Ipava, two nephews; Norman (and Darby) Brown and Pete (and Judy) Brown, both of Davenport, IA, great-niece; Bonita (and Chris) Dietrich of Peoria, IL, and two great-nephews; Mike Van Fossen of Pekin, IL and Greg Van Fossen of Fishers, IN.

Pauline was the town librarian in Ipava for several years. She also helped her husband Boyd run the farm.

She was a member of the Ipava Christian Church. Pauline loved horses and was always very good with them. When she was younger, she was very active and enjoyed ice skating. She loved to work outside in the yard and preferred to be outside rather than inside. She was a very good cook. Her pie crust was a personal favorite for her family.

Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Brant Reed will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Condolences

November 2nd, 2024

My sincere sympathy in the loss of this very special lady. Love and prayers.

November 6th, 2024

Always enjoyed having Pauline and Boyd as neighbors. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Jon & Ketra Branson