Submitted by: Dan Rich

Florence Brown

April 20, 1921 - Sept. 23, 2007

South Bend Tribune 9/25/2007

MISHAWAKA - Florence DeBroka Brown, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, in Saint Joseph Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mishawaka on April 20, 1921, to Leo LeBlanc and Mary Hauteman LeBlanc, and was a 1939 graduate of Mishawaka High School.

On September 28, 1940, she married Andrew A. DeBroka and from this marriage there are four children. Mr. DeBroka preceded her in death on September 12, 1960. On June 6, 1964, Florence married David Brown, who survives. Other survivors are sons, Robert L. (Carl) DeBroka of Mishawaka and James A. (Charlotte) DeBroka of Mishawaka; daughters, Annette M. (Gary) Hunter Grooms of South Bend and Andrea F. (Sergio) DeBroka-Lob, Fairfield, CT. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, Wendy, Bryan, Cynthia, Krysten, Jill, Amanda, Adam, Erik, Abbie and Nicolas. A grandson preceded her in death, Andrew A. DeBroka on April 2, 1999. Eight great-grandchildren survive, Elyssa, Alexandra, Gabrielle, Mikayla, Ellama, Tristyn, Erika and Callum. During Florence's lifetime she was employed in a variety of jobs. Among places she was employed were Robertson's Department Store, Mishawaka City Hall, St. Joseph County Engineering Department, and South Bend Parks and Recreation. During the 60s Florence was manager of the Mishawaka License Bureau. Florence was active in many organizations. Among the organizations the KofC Ladies Auxiliary, Mishawaka-Penn Township Democratic Club, American Business Women's Association, Marine Corps League, VFW 360 Auxiliary. She was also a past president of the Daughters of Isabelle. Florence enjoyed golfing, bowling and was an avid Notre Dame fan.