December 6, 1941 – March 29, 2020

Joanne Margaret Brown (née Wicklund) of Hanover, age 78 passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at The Villa in Osseo. She was born on Saturday, December 6, 1941 at 5:28 a.m. at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Donald & Margaret (Guenther) Wicklund.

Joanne graduated from Robbinsdale high School in 1959.

Joanne Wicklund met her husband, Kenneth Brown, on a blind date, and the two were joined in Holy Marriage on August 4, 1962 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Together they raised two sons.

Joanne was formerly employed at The University of Minnesota Hospital, The Radisson Inn in Plymouth, and retired from JC Penney’s Department Store.

Joanne loved dogs, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survived by her sons: Tim (Mary) Brown Sr. of Hanover and Richard (Mary) Brown of Lino Lakes; grandchildren: Nicole (Terry) Kalk, Tim Brown Jr., Nathan Brown, Heather (Kyle) Brown-Winkelman, Krystle Brown, Zachary Brown and Jacob Brown; a great-granddaughter: Lillyan Kalk; a great-grandson: Laken Winkelman; a sister: Sandie (Larry) Saar; brothers: Don Wicklund Jr. and David (Jean) Wicklund; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth D. Brown on October 28, 2018; her parents; and by a special dog Casey.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN.

Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. 763-497-5362. www.thepetersonchapel.com