Karol M. Brown

Karol M. Brown, age 79, of Battle Creek, MI went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 9, 2021, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.

Karol was born December 31,1941 in Edmore, MI to James and Irene (Lynch) Judge. She was raised in Winn, MI on one of her favorite places-the Judge Farm. She graduated from Shepherd High School in 1960. Shortly after high school she met the love of her life, Thomas "Tom" Brown. The two met in October, engaged in December, and married on July 1, 1961. The following May they had their first of six children. After moving several times with their growing family, they settled in Battle Creek, MI in 1971, and their sixth child was born in 1978.

When their children were younger, she worked as a playground supervisor at Fremont Elementary. She later worked in the kitchen at Doris Klaussen Developmental Center. After moving to Texas for a short time, they returned to Battle Creek where she worked at Sam's Club for fourteen years.

Karol was a mom to many and loved everyone with her whole being. If they were lucky, they got one of her famous sugar cookies. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren so very much! She kept God at the center of all she did, which gives her family comfort in knowing she went directly to Heaven.

Karol is survived by her husband Tom, children Kevie (Scott) Anderson; Lee (Anne) Brown; Cindy Brown-Germond; Chuck (Julie) Brown; Kristin (Scott) Dukeman; sixteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Brother Donald (Cindy) Judge; sister-in-law Joanne (Carl) Mitchell; sister-in-law Mary Ann Judge; brother-in-law Chris Dundas.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Jeanette Brown; great-granddaughter Nattaly Brown; parents Jim and Irene Judge; mother-in-law Erma Brown; brother James P. Judge, and sister Kathryn Dundas.

The family will receive friends at St. Philip Catholic Church Parish Center on Wednesday, April 14th from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. with a rosary at 7:00 PM . Mass will be celebrated at St. Philip Catholic Church on Thursday, April 15 at 11:00 AM. The family requests that safety protocols are followed and to please wear a mask while attending either services. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed on the St. Philip Roman Catholic Church Facebook page. A private inurnment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of one's choice. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Arrangements by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek.