Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel - Francesville on Oct. 1, 2025.
Gloria Lou (Getz) Brown, 89, of Winamac, IN (formerly of Valparaiso, IN and Pulaski, IN) passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. She was born on January 23, 1936 in
Francesville, IN to the late Alvin Paul and Pearl Elsie (Boehning) Getz. Gloria graduated from Francesville High School. On August 1, 1954, she married Newton H. "Newt" Brown, Jr. in Winamac. Gloria and Newt raised their children in Valparaiso. Newt passed away on April 17, 2012.
Gloria was a talented freelance artist who was well-known for her impressionistic works of art. Her works touched many lives and adorn homes all over the country. Gloria's creative influence has been passed along to future generations of family and students.
Gloria was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star, Kiwanis Club, Red Hat Society, and Home-Ec Club. She remained active throughout her life and enjoyed the many friendships made. Most of all, she was a loving and devoted mom, grandma, and great grandma.
She is survived by:
Carla (husband: Raymond) Miller, Daughter
Newton (wife: Kim) Brown III, Son
Paula Stone, Daughter
Julie Clifton, Daughter
Lindsey (husband: Brad) Waggoner, Granddaughter
Natalie (Derek Braggs) Miller, Granddaughter
Dane (wife: June) Brown, Grandson
Kirstin (husband: Alex) Olympidis, Granddaughter
Keely Stone, Granddaughter
Jason (partner: John) Clifton, Grandson
Jackson (partner: Carly) Clifton, Grandson
Joey Clifton, Grandson
14 Great Grandchildren: Grey, Isabelle, Grace, Samantha, Benjamin, Sam, Rae, Will, Max, Julia, Anna, Thomas, Sophia, and George
Mary Westphal, Sister
Diane (husband: Ron) Wolford, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Alvin Paul and Pearl Elsie (Boehning) Getz, Parents
Newton H. Brown, Jr., Husband
Marlene Mae Hornback, Sister
Amos Westphal, Brother-in-law
David Hornback, Brother-in-law
Newton H. and Ethel (Linn) Brown, In-Laws
Peggy Brown, Sister-in-law
Sam (wife: Gloria) Brown, Brother-in-law
Visitation will be from 11 AM - 1 PM EDT Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM EDT Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville with Pastor Kim Powell officiating.
Burial will take place at Pulaski Presbyterian and Community Cemetery in Pulaski.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pulaski Fest-A-Mill (for the annual Christmas light display).
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
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