Arleen Dorothy (nee Windholz) Brown, a devoted farm wife and homemaker, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born on March 15, 1929, to Alexander J. "Alex" and Clara (Mermis) Windholz on the family farm north of Walker in rural Ellis County.
Arleen completed her education through the 8th grade, and on June 3, 1946, she married the love of her life, John A. Brown, in Emmeram, KS. John preceded her in death in March of 1997. Together, they were blessed with four children: Cheryl, Darrell, Lois, and Angie.
Arleen was a woman of deep faith, unwavering until the very end. She found solace in praying the rosary several times a day, remaining committed to her Catholic beliefs. As a committed farmwife, Arleen's heart belonged to the land, and she took joy in tending to her garden and roses. Her love extended to the kitchen, where she delighted in cooking and sharing meals around the table with friends and family.
Arleen will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with her creator. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Smotherman, Hays, KS; Lois (Paul) Abrams, Nashville, TN; and Angie (Terry) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; grandchildren, Robin (Scott) Banks, Plano, TX; Grady (Tavia) William, Hays, KS; Ryan (Danielle) Smotherman, St. Louis, MO; Michael Abrams, Berkeley, CA; Kate (Ian) O'Bryant, Nashville, TN; Justin (Corey) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; Travis (Jessica) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; and Dylan (Nicole) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; 14 great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Henrietta Windholz, Hays, KS; and Rosie Guerico, Victoria, KS. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.
Arleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; son, Darrell; son-in-law, Jack Smotherman; sisters, Evelyn Dreher, Amelda Bieker, Viola Weigel, Bertha Brown, and one infant sister; as well as brothers, Louis Windholz, Edward Windholz, and Francis Windholz.
As we bid farewell to a woman whose life was a testament to love, faith, and family, may Arleen rest in eternal peace.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, with Father Charlie Steier as celebrant. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, October 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home. A vigil service will start at 7:00 p.m., immediately following a Rosary.
Memorial donations can be made to Trego County Hospital Endowment / Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at www.schmittfuneral.com.
Arleen completed her education through the 8th grade, and on June 3, 1946, she married the love of her life, John A. Brown, in Emmeram, KS. John preceded her in death in March of 1997. Together, they were blessed with four children: Cheryl, Darrell, Lois, and Angie.
Arleen was a woman of deep faith, unwavering until the very end. She found solace in praying the rosary several times a day, remaining committed to her Catholic beliefs. As a committed farmwife, Arleen's heart belonged to the land, and she took joy in tending to her garden and roses. Her love extended to the kitchen, where she delighted in cooking and sharing meals around the table with friends and family.
Arleen will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with her creator. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Smotherman, Hays, KS; Lois (Paul) Abrams, Nashville, TN; and Angie (Terry) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; grandchildren, Robin (Scott) Banks, Plano, TX; Grady (Tavia) William, Hays, KS; Ryan (Danielle) Smotherman, St. Louis, MO; Michael Abrams, Berkeley, CA; Kate (Ian) O'Bryant, Nashville, TN; Justin (Corey) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; Travis (Jessica) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; and Dylan (Nicole) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; 14 great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Henrietta Windholz, Hays, KS; and Rosie Guerico, Victoria, KS. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.
Arleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; son, Darrell; son-in-law, Jack Smotherman; sisters, Evelyn Dreher, Amelda Bieker, Viola Weigel, Bertha Brown, and one infant sister; as well as brothers, Louis Windholz, Edward Windholz, and Francis Windholz.
As we bid farewell to a woman whose life was a testament to love, faith, and family, may Arleen rest in eternal peace.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, with Father Charlie Steier as celebrant. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, October 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home. A vigil service will start at 7:00 p.m., immediately following a Rosary.
Memorial donations can be made to Trego County Hospital Endowment / Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at www.schmittfuneral.com.
Arleen Dorothy (nee Windholz) Brown, a devoted farm wife and homemaker, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born on March 15, 1929, to Alexander J. "Alex" and Clara (Mermis) Windholz on the family farm north of Walker in rural Ellis County.
Arleen completed her education through the 8th grade, and on June 3, 1946, she married the love of her life, John A. Brown, in Emmeram, KS. John preceded her in death in March of 1997. Together, they were blessed with four children: Cheryl, Darrell, Lois, and Angie.
Arleen was a woman of deep faith, unwavering until the very end. She found solace in praying the rosary several times a day, remaining committed to her Catholic beliefs. As a committed farmwife, Arleen's heart belonged to the land, and she took joy in tending to her garden and roses. Her love extended to the kitchen, where she delighted in cooking and sharing meals around the table with friends and family.
Arleen will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with her creator. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Smotherman, Hays, KS; Lois (Paul) Abrams, Nashville, TN; and Angie (Terry) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; grandchildren, Robin (Scott) Banks, Plano, TX; Grady (Tavia) William, Hays, KS; Ryan (Danielle) Smotherman, St. Louis, MO; Michael Abrams, Berkeley, CA; Kate (Ian) O'Bryant, Nashville, TN; Justin (Corey) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; Travis (Jessica) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; and Dylan (Nicole) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; 14 great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Henrietta Windholz, Hays, KS; and Rosie Guerico, Victoria, KS. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.
Arleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; son, Darrell; son-in-law, Jack Smotherman; sisters, Evelyn Dreher, Amelda Bieker, Viola Weigel, Bertha Brown, and one infant sister; as well as brothers, Louis Windholz, Edward Windholz, and Francis Windholz.
As we bid farewell to a woman whose life was a testament to love, faith, and family, may Arleen rest in eternal peace.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, with Father Charlie Steier as celebrant. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, October 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home. A vigil service will start at 7:00 p.m., immediately following a Rosary.
Memorial donations can be made to Trego County Hospital Endowment / Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at www.schmittfuneral.com.
Arleen completed her education through the 8th grade, and on June 3, 1946, she married the love of her life, John A. Brown, in Emmeram, KS. John preceded her in death in March of 1997. Together, they were blessed with four children: Cheryl, Darrell, Lois, and Angie.
Arleen was a woman of deep faith, unwavering until the very end. She found solace in praying the rosary several times a day, remaining committed to her Catholic beliefs. As a committed farmwife, Arleen's heart belonged to the land, and she took joy in tending to her garden and roses. Her love extended to the kitchen, where she delighted in cooking and sharing meals around the table with friends and family.
Arleen will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who find comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with her creator. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Smotherman, Hays, KS; Lois (Paul) Abrams, Nashville, TN; and Angie (Terry) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; grandchildren, Robin (Scott) Banks, Plano, TX; Grady (Tavia) William, Hays, KS; Ryan (Danielle) Smotherman, St. Louis, MO; Michael Abrams, Berkeley, CA; Kate (Ian) O'Bryant, Nashville, TN; Justin (Corey) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; Travis (Jessica) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; and Dylan (Nicole) Sherfick, WaKeeney, KS; 14 great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-law, Henrietta Windholz, Hays, KS; and Rosie Guerico, Victoria, KS. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom she cherished deeply.
Arleen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; son, Darrell; son-in-law, Jack Smotherman; sisters, Evelyn Dreher, Amelda Bieker, Viola Weigel, Bertha Brown, and one infant sister; as well as brothers, Louis Windholz, Edward Windholz, and Francis Windholz.
As we bid farewell to a woman whose life was a testament to love, faith, and family, may Arleen rest in eternal peace.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, with Father Charlie Steier as celebrant. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, October 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home. A vigil service will start at 7:00 p.m., immediately following a Rosary.
Memorial donations can be made to Trego County Hospital Endowment / Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at www.schmittfuneral.com.
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