1914
Alta
2004
Alta E. Brown
October 10, 1914 — September 10, 2004
Alta E. Brown, 89 of Rock Island formerly of Scottsdale, AZ died September 10, 2004 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.
There will be private family services held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family.
Alta was born October 10, 1914 in Carbon Cliff, IL to Marcus and Alta Murphy Wood. She married Robert C. Brown on May 28, 1936 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1997.
Alta was a registered nurse for the former Lutheran Hospital, Moline retiring in 1973.
Alta was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star of Milan and Amaranths of Scottsdale, AZ. She was an active member for the AARP. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
SURVIVORS
Sons Donald R. Brown Portland, OR
Stanley (Sally Jo) Brown Davenport, IA
Daughter Anne (Larry) Wisenburg Neponset, IL
6 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
nieces Marilyn Masesngarb Milan, IL
Gweneth Gerbitz Keithsburg, IL
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Mark, Gerald and Joseph.
There will be private family services held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd., Moline is assisting the family.
Alta was born October 10, 1914 in Carbon Cliff, IL to Marcus and Alta Murphy Wood. She married Robert C. Brown on May 28, 1936 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1997.
Alta was a registered nurse for the former Lutheran Hospital, Moline retiring in 1973.
Alta was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star of Milan and Amaranths of Scottsdale, AZ. She was an active member for the AARP. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
SURVIVORS
Sons Donald R. Brown Portland, OR
Stanley (Sally Jo) Brown Davenport, IA
Daughter Anne (Larry) Wisenburg Neponset, IL
6 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
nieces Marilyn Masesngarb Milan, IL
Gweneth Gerbitz Keithsburg, IL
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Mark, Gerald and Joseph.
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