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Patricia Brown Obituary

Brown, Patricia Dale Patricia Dale Glassberg Ihnenfeld Brown, 58, of Ottawa, Ill., passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Bethany Healthcare and Rehab Center in DeKalb, Ill. She was born on July 22, 1948 in Chicago, Ill. She married Marvin Brown on July 21, 1989 in Chicago. Patricia was known for breeding and showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. She was a member of Cavaliers of the Midwest where she served as a board member. She is survived by her children, Craig (Mary) Ihnenfeld of Aurora, Ill., Madeleine (Jon) Garber of DeKalb, Ill., Derek (Jackie) Ihnenfeld of Minneola, Fla; one grandson, Jonathan Garber of DeKalb, Ill.; her mother, Leatrice Susskind of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Jodi (Alan) Strong of Texas, Wendy (Neil) Leviton of California; and several nieces and nephews. Patricia is preceded in death by her husband Marvin Brown. There will be a Visitation on Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the home of Craig and Mary Ihnenfeld from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be a Visitation at the home of Leatrice Susskind. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for Patricia Dale Brown in care of her family. For further information please call the Anderson Funeral Home, Ltd. in DeKalb (815) 756-1022.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 27, 2007.

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Benjamin Tchaou

May 29, 2007

Dear Madeleine, Derek, Craig & family members ...
One of my most cherished phrases is "The Beauty of God is around us, the Love of God is within us". Your Mom Patricia surely possessed and exemplified the Beauty & Love. We will remember and keep her in our prayers.
Uncle Ben

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