Ida Ellen Brown

Ida Ellen “Ella” Reese Brown
BIRTH
16 Sep 1866
Woosung, Ogle County, Illinois, USA
DEATH
14 Mar 1932 (aged 65)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
BURIAL
Grand Detour Cemetery
Grand Detour, Ogle County, Illinois, USA
MEMORIAL ID
31791184 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 2
OBITUARY - Mrs. Ida Brown (found in the "Reese Reunion" booklet)

March 14, 1932

Ida Ellen Reese, daughter of F. J. and Rebecca C. Reese, was born in Pine Creek Township, September 19, 1886, and departed this life March 14, 1932 at the age of 65 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Her early marriage with Abraham H. Brown, who preceded her in death in 1925. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. J. J. Conley and Mrs. A. E. Jones, both of Chicago, who survive their mother. Four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, also remain to mourn her passing. Mrs. Brown was one of a family of fifteen children, six sisters surviving, being Mrs. William Guynn of Grand Detour, Mrs. John Warner, Mrs. Ada Teeter, and Mrs. Elsworth Shafer, all of Dixon. Mrs. George Bain of Stillman Valley and Mrs. Dessa Finn of Chicago. This is the first break in the circle of seven devoted sisters. Of the eight brothers, there preceded her in death, being Clinton, John, and Alfred. Remaining brothers are Charles of Sycamore, William of Elgin, and Foster, Lester, and Everett, all of Dixon. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

The life record of Mrs. Brown is one of devotion to the interests of her family and friends. She was a woman of great energy and rare capability, unswerving in her care and sacrifice for those dependent upon her. Her husband was for many years an invalid and she cared for him tenderly and well and still found good works. Her counsel to members of her family was at all times thoughtful and wise, and she will be greatly missed.

Several month ago, following an operation she became seriously ill and was removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. E. Jones, where both daughters and also her sisters cared for her devotedly until the time of her death.

He patience in her great suffering and the cheerful spirit she demonstrated will be a source of inspiration and comfort to her sorrowing family.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Grand Detour Thursday afternoon at two-thirty. Rev. Barnett officiating with interment in the Grand Detour cemetery.

Gravesite Details
Shared stone w/A.F.

Family Members
Parents
Frederick Reese
Frederick Jefferson Reese
1834–1915

Christian Reese
Christian Rebecca Bachtell Reese
1842–1918

Spouse
Abram Brown
Abram Foster Brown
1852–1925 (m. 1880)

Siblings
John Reese
John Henry Reese
1859–1917

Mary Shafer
Mary Catharine Reese Shafer
1859–1940

Benjamin Reese
Benjamin Clinton Reese
1861–1892

Charles Reese
Charles J. Reese
1864–1939

William Reese
William M. B. Reese
1868–1952

Alfred Lee Reese
1870–1915

Alveretta Warner
Alveretta Reese Warner
1873–1965

Geneva Guynn
Geneva Florene Reese Guynn
1875–1964

Ina Bain
Ina Verda Reese Bain
1877–1974

Odessa Flinn
Odessa May Reese Flinn
1879–1969

Edwin Reese
Edwin Foster Reese
1881–1955

Jeremiah Reese
Jeremiah Lester Reese
1883–1969

Everett Reese
Everett Leo Reese
1885–1970

Ada Teeter
Ada Reese Teeter
1888–1966

Children
Lena Florence Brown Conley
1882–1949

Mae Jones
Mae Brown Jones
1885–1973

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