Madalyne Brown's Obituary
Madalyne Anne Brown, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 3, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Madalyne was born October 8, 1943 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Wayne Edward and Nelva “Jean” (Judd) Swadley. She enjoyed playing Bingo with her friends at Symphony of Decatur. She married Roy Brown. He preceded her in death.
Madalyne leaves behind her daughter, Melinda Hayes of Decatur; sister, Carolyn Bahl of Preston, MN; and sister-in-law, June Svendsen of Moweaqua, IL.
She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; step-father, George “Olin” Smith; and brother, Eldon Swadley.
Honoring Madalyne’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by Graceland Crematory. No services are planned at this time.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff and residents at Symphony of Decatur, and to the staff of the 5400 Cardiac Unit at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
The family of Madalyne Anne Brown is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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