Ramona Brown DECATUR, IN Obituary

Ramona Brown

Ramona E. Brown, 87, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Adams Woodcrest. She was born on February 9, 1929 in Huntington County, IN to the late Clarence W. and Ruth E. (Harris) Hine. On April 30, 1949, Ramona married Charles E. Brown. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1995. Ramona was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and the Women of St. Mary’s. She was also a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She was a homemaker and delivered the Fort Wayne Journal newspaper for 19 years. Survivors include four sons, Kevin (Sandy) Brown and Hugh (Taya) Brown both of Decatur, Kent Brown of Stamping Ground, KY and Jerry (Diane) Brown of Decatur; two daughters, Trudy Brown of Decatur and Rosemary Robertshaw of Van Wert, OH; two sisters, Elizabeth Scheiber and Bonita Gillum both of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; 2 great-great grandchildren and 1 on the way. She was preceded in death by two sons, Myron and Bruce; a brother and a sister. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral with reciting of the Holy Rosary at 3:15 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, September 28th also at the funeral home, followed by a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Bob J. Lengerich, and burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are to St. Joseph Catholic School or Masses
February 9, 1929 - September 24, 201602/09/192909/24/2016
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Ramona E. Brown, 87, of Decatur, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Adams Woodcrest. She was born on February 9, 1929 in Huntington County, IN to the late Clarence W. and Ruth E. (Harris) Hine. On April 30, 1949, Ramona married Charles E. Brown. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1995. Ramona was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and the Women of St. Mary’s. She was also a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She was a homemaker and delivered the Fort Wayne Journal newspaper for 19 years. Survivors include four sons, Kevin (Sandy) Brown and Hugh (Taya) Brown both of Decatur, Kent Brown of Stamping Ground, KY and Jerry (Diane) Brown of Decatur; two daughters, Trudy Brown of Decatur and Rosemary Robertshaw of Van Wert, OH; two sisters, Elizabeth Scheiber and Bonita Gillum both of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; 2 great-great grandchildren and 1 on the way. She was preceded in death by two sons, Myron and Bruce; a brother and a sister. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral with reciting of the Holy Rosary at 3:15 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, September 28th also at the funeral home, followed by a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Bob J. Lengerich, and burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are to St. Joseph Catholic School or Masses

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Sep
27
Visitation
Tuesday, September 27 2016
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home
225 W. Adams St.
DECATUR, IN 46733
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28
Service
Wednesday, September 28 2016
01:00 PM
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
414 W. Madison St.
DECATUR, IN 46733
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