Margaret Mary (Marge) Brown went home to be with Jesus on March 14, 2026, at the age of 89. Marge passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving husband and children.

Marge was born on July 23rd , 1936, in Richfield, Minnesota to Wally and Hazel (Jensen) Heidelberger. The family moved to Elk River when she was 16, where she met the love of her life, Dale Brown. They married in June 1957 and shared a beautiful life together until her passing.

Marge and Dale founded Brown's Produce and Greenhouses in 1976 and grew a successful business. They sold it in 1996, retired, then spent time serving with Prison Fellowship Ministries.

Marge was known for her quiet humility and selfless love for others. With gentleness and devotion, she nurtured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and baking, and was a lifelong blood donor for the American Red Cross.

Marge was a woman of unwavering faith. Her love for the Lord shone through every aspect of her life. She drew strength from prayer, comfort from Scripture, and peace in God's promises of eternal life. She shared her faith through kindness, compassion, and unyielding trust in His plan. Marge was loved by all who knew her and is deeply missed.

Marge is survived by her husband, Dale; son Dan (Kathy) Brown; daughter Deb (Brian) Chamberlain; son Don (Missy) Brown; 10 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; sister Mary Randt; and brother Ed (Lois) Heidelberger along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her five brothers: Donald, Bob, Ken, Ray, and Leonard Heidelberger and sister Joyce Gatz.

Celebration of Life will be held at Gateway Alliance Church in Elk River, MN, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a service and luncheon where we will gather to honor her legacy and rejoice in the promise of everlasting life.

"Well done, good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:23

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the loving support of the Accentcare Hospice North Team.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Shriners Children's Hospital.