Jean Brown

Jean Brown, age 77, of Colesburg, IA, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Lincolnwood Assisted Living in Edgewood, IA. She was born on June 19, 1938, in rural Guttenberg, the daughter of Clarence "Rudy" and Mathilda (Nuehring) Geuder. Jean received her education locally and graduated from the Guttenberg High School with the class of 1955. On September 23, 1958, Jean was united in marriage with Russell Brown Jr. This marriage blessed them both with two children, Mark and Mary. Over the years, Jean worked various jobs but spent the majority of her years working as a cook for the Colesburg School. Jean has a great talent and passion for sewing. She was also a gifted baker and known for her cookies. Her other interests included birdwatching and playing cards and spending time with her family. Those left to cherish her memory are her two children; Mark (Carol) Brown of Colesburg & Mary (Kevin) Klostermann of Dyersville; three grandchildren, Nick (Megan) Brown, Troy (Julie) Brown & Dustin (fianc Brittany) Klostermann; four great grandchildren, Cooper Brown, Reece Brown, Clayton Klostermann & Riley Christen; sister in law, Linda (Pat) Oberbroeckling and their son Adam. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russ and brother Loren Geuder in infancy. Click here to view a Video Tribute for Jean BrownVisitation: Tuesday March 15, 2016, from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Guttenberg, Iowa and one hour before service at church. Funeral: Wednesday March 16, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, IowaInterment: Brown Cemetery Colesburg, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available