Leona C. Brown, age 96, Concordia resident, entered into rest on September 6, 2016 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia. Leona was born on November 30, 1919 in Glasco, Kansas to Clifton and Elsie (Bates) Stoner.
She graduated from Concordia High School. She married Arthur Istas. He preceded her in death June 14, 1968. She married Glenn D. Brown on November 10, 1960 in Hebron, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1990.
She was a Bookkeeper for Brown Trash Service for many years.
Memberships include Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Moose Lodge, American Legion Post #76 all of Concordia.
Survivors include her son, Rex Istas (Janet), Concordia; 2 Brothers, Cecil Stoner, Clarence Stoner, both of Grand Island, NE.; sister, Louise Armstrong, Victorville, CA.; 2 granddaughters, Tammy Istas of Glasco and Bobbie Sparks of Emporia; 2 great grandchildren, Tyler and Zachary Sparks.
She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Arthur Istas and her 2nd husband, Glenn D. Brown, 2 brothers, Dale Stoner, Cliff Stoner.
There will be no Visitation.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Fr. David Metz officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery, rural Glasco.
Memorial Contributions may be given to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in lieu of flowers c/o Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.
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