Janice E. Brown

Janice Elaine Brown of Bloomington died peacefully at Luther Oaks in Bloomington with her beloved husband by her side. Jan was born on September 13, 1929, in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Amanda Frese. She married Lynn H. Brown on June 17, 1951 in Waverly.

Jan attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, where she met her husband. She began her teaching career in Iowa and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Illinois State University. Jan was a life-long elementary teacher at Thomas Metcalf School where she also assisted with ISU education majors. In recognition of her teaching accomplishments, she was the initial recipient of the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Excellence in Elementary Mathematics Teaching Award. Her teaching and nurturing touched many young lives.

She was highly involved through the years as a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and lived her faith through her hours of volunteering in many church activities, such as Stephen's Ministry and Church Council. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed traveling and playing bridge. The greatest joy in her life was being with her family. She lived out her faith and love for her Lord through sharing His love and serving others.

She is survived by Lynn, her husband of 66 years. Loving mother of four children, Rebecca (Richard) Gregory, Carmel, IN.; Thomas (Cairy), Glen Ellyn, IL.; Amy (Larry) Dahl, Ft. Wayne, IN.; and Heidi (James) Huntley, Westfield, IN.; twelve grandchildren, Amanda (Chuck) Serfass, Emily Gregory, Eric (Lauren) Gregory, Caroline and Steven Brown, Christine, Dan, Catie Dahl, and Chris, Ben, Jon and Maggie Huntley. In addition, two great grandchildren, Jolene and Gideon Serfass, and one sister, Darlyce Sandrock.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Eleanor, and brothers Erle and Dale.

A service will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1617 E. Emerson St., Bloomington. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday immediately preceding the service. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens for immediate family only.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.

Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to www.calvertmemorial.com.