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Obituary: Jeannine M. Brown, 74, Lowville
Published: January 28, 2025
By: Provided by
Sundquist Funeral Home
Jeannine M. Brown
 LOWVILLE – Jeannine M. Brown, 74, was a caring wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, and friend. She died on Sunday evening, January 26th 2025,
at Lewis County General Hospital with her family at her side.
Jeannine was born to the late Wesley A. and Iona M.
(Jordan) Burnham on September 25, 1950 in
Lowville. After graduating from Lowville High School in 1968, she went on
to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics
at SUNY Binghamton. She married Robert J. Brown on August 5, 1977, officiated by the Justice of the Peace, Jesse Schantz,
at his home. The couple made their home on the Ridge Road. Robert died on
September 25, 1998.
She is survived by her two children, Johanna Steckly
of Lynn, Ontario; Wesley and Michele Brown of Lowville; her four
grandchildren, Cassandra, Kora, Mara, and Avery; her brother, Bert (Laurie)
Burnham; her sisters, Colleen (James) Arvanites; Patricia (LeRoy) Mashaw;
Mary Hughes; Barbara Burnham; brother-in-law, Carl McCracken; nieces and
nephews.
She is predeceased by her son, Michael, her
son-in-law, Ken Steckly, her brothers, David and Thomas Burnham, her
sisters, Michelle Beebee and Nancy McCracken.
Jeannine was a member of Naumburg Mennonite Church,
finding joy in the music, Bible study, and fellowship. The simplest
pleasures in life brought great joy to her. She loved roses. She liked to
sew, knit, and crochet. She was an avid reader of inspirational fiction and
mysteries; she also enjoyed watching mysteries with her grandson. She
delighted in cooking and baking with her granddaughters. She was a warm and
kind individual who prayed and conversed with loved ones and strangers
alike.
A memorial service will be held at the Naumburg
Mennonite Church on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at
11:00am with Rev. Myron Roggie, officiating. Calling
hours for family and friends will be on Tuesday, February 4th
from 6 to 8:00pm at the Sundquist Funeral Home. Spring
burial will be in Naumburg Mennonite Cemetery.
A message of sympathy may be left at: www.sundquistfh.com
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