Marilyn Brown

Marilyn I. Brown, 88, passed away peacefully at home.

Born on February 15, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana, Marilyn was the daughter of Samuel Brown and Anna Frank Brown.

Marilyn enjoyed a distinguished career as a certified financial planner before retiring. However, her greatest passion was her lifelong dedication to Israel and the Jewish community.

She served as an executive board member of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and led more than 30 mission trips to Israel, demonstrating her deep commitment to strengthening the country and supporting its people. She also served as the National Chair of the Women’s Division of the United Jewish Appeal, where she provided dedicated leadership and advocacy on behalf of Israel and the Jewish community.

Marilyn’s unwavering commitment to her faith, her values, and the causes she championed touched countless lives and left a lasting legacy.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., officiated by Rabbi Shoshana Feferman at the Hebrew Orthodox Cemetery, located at the corner of Logan Street and Jefferson Boulevard in Mishawaka, Indiana. Please enter the entrance gate via Calhoun Street off Jefferson.A recording of the funeral can be found on the link below.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, Indiana 46615 or the Humane Society of St Joseph County.

Marilyn will be remembered for her remarkable leadership, steadfast devotion, generous spirit, and enduring commitment to Israel and the Jewish people.

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To view the funeral, please click here.

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