Kenneth A. Brown

Kenneth A. Brown, 102, of Sioux City, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at a local nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2009 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel (6200 Morningside Ave.) with Reverend Marvin Muller officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Galva Cemetery in Galva, Iowa.

Kenneth was born on September 22, 1906, in Sac County, Iowa to Leo and Maud (Calvert) Brown. He grew up in Galva, Iowa, then attended and graduated from Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines, and the Gregg College of Court Reporting in Chicago, Il, He became a respected Certified Gregg Short-Hand Court Reporter and in February 1930, was appointed Official Reporter of Iowas First Judicial District (Keokuk Fort Madison) until 1951, when he transferred to the Third Judicial District (Sioux City). He continued in this capacity until retiring in 1972, after 42 years of service.

Kenneth was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church, and was a current member of the St. James United Methodist Church in Sioux City.

Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Beverly (Don) Stout, of Concord, CA, son Donald K. (Phyllis) Brown of Barberton, OH, grandchildren, Susan (Don) Kishton of Rootstown, OH, Karen Hutton of Arcata, CA, and Kathy (Kevin) Bennett, of Pittsburg, CA, five great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and a special friend Alice Carlson.

He was preceded in death by his by his 1st wife of 58 years Josephine N. Brown, 2nd wife Lucille N. Brown 5 years, and a grandson, Douglas M. Brown.

Kenneth was a resident at Sunrise Retirement Community since 1987 until his passing. The family would like to thank the Sunrise staff for their personal help and services on his behalf over the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Sunrise Retirement Community, 5501 Gordon Drive E. Sioux City, Iowa 51106 or to the American Heart Association.