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Karen Brown Obituary

Karen M. Brown, nee Gaffney, age 85, at rest October 28, 2023. Beloved wife of 65 years to James Brown, Ret. C.P.D.. Loving mom to Kathleen (Mike) Spedale, Patricia (John McGivney) Brown, James (Colleen O'Donnell) Brown and Daniel (Magdalena) Brown. Cherished "Nan" to Peter, Daniel (Brenda), Mary Patricia, Kathleen, Anne, Jayce, Matthew, John and Caroline. Dear sister of Daniel Gaffney and the late Kathleen Magnuson. Preceded in death by her parents Kieran and Johanna Gaffney of Bloomhill, Co. Offaly, and Listowel, Co. Kerry, Ireland, respectively. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a beloved cousin, a loyal friend and a devoted neighbor. She was also a proud graduate of St. Columbanus, Mercy High School, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Visitation Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave, Chicago; Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery; In lieu of flowers please donate to the Misericordia Home in Betsy Capraro's name MFA # 1717A, www.misericordia.com or to the Christ the King School Foundation, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, Il 60643. Arrangements entrusted to Curley Funeral Home, Chicago Ridge. For funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Oct. 31, 2023.

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Mary Lynn Duffy

November 1, 2023

I know the entire Artesian family will agree, Mrs. Brown is the best neighbor ever! We have so many fond memories, I have been smiling all week thinking about her. The earth is a bit dimmer now and she is an angel! I am grateful for our time together. She spoiled Brendan, Tara and Mary Clare to no end. Famous for $2 bills, Christmas cookies .... just a few of her many acts of kindness, How lucky we are to have known you! Hugs to all the Browns.

Catherine McGivney

November 1, 2023

The entire McGivney family loved Karen Brown. She was a kind, engaging, funny, sarcastic, quick witted, creative woman who somehow managed to corner the market for $2 bills. We were lucky to share her family with ours.
Her memory will be our blessing. She will be missed

Joan enright

October 31, 2023

I am sorry you are hurting.
Joan Dowd Enright

Sr. Rosemary/Fr. Jack & Residents of Misericordia

October 29, 2023

Our sympathy and special prayers for Karen and all her family and friends.

Tim and Peg Tolrud

October 29, 2023

Karen had a infectious laugh that I'll never forget. It was always fun to spend time with her and Jim. We send our love and deep sympathy to her family and all her loved ones.

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Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton, Chicago, IL 60643

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Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton, Chicago, IL 60643

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