Melba Catherine Brown Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melba Catherine Brown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, born in Mackinaw City, Michigan, who passed away on November 8, 2023 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Clark and Melba Catherine Brown (Shepler); her husband Robert Clair Brown; and her brothers, Lee Clark Brown II and William Brown.
She is survived by: her children, Fred Brown, Catherine McLaughlin, Margie Brown and LeAnn Hart (James); her grandchildren, Amy Hammerle (Matthew), Andrew Hart, Hannah Conrad (Jasen), Jared McLaughlin (Brittani) and Samuel McLaughlin; her great grandchildren, Annabelle, Abigail, Abraham and Ryleigh; and her siblings, Robert Brown (Lorna) and Mary Michels. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Donations in Melba's memory may be made to Emmanuel Hospice or UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation (Benevolent Care Fund West).
