ARLENE BROWN, age 79 of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018.
Survived by husband of 61 years, James; daughter, Sherri (Mark) Sturgeon; son, Michael (Thess) Brown; three grandchildren: Alyssa (Daniel) Westfall, Jairus Sturgeon, and Earl Feruelo. Preceded in death by brother, Raymond Brown; and sister, Charlotte Brock.
Arlene was a long-time member of Merrillville First Church of the Nazarene, and was a church secretary and pianist. She was a graduate of Wheatfield High School. Arlene attended the Christian Assembly of God Church.
Family and friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 E. Franciscan Dr. (south of St. Rd. 231 on St. Rd. 55), Crown Point on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018 DIRECTLY from Christian Assembly of God Church, 7498 Grand Blvd., Hobart, IN., with Pastor Michael Macchia, Jr. and Pastor Chris Kaste officiating. At rest Prater Cemetery, Rensselaer, Jasper Co., Indiana. There will be one hour of visitation at church prior to services.