Flora E. Brown, age 89, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of Liberty, IL died on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in the Illinois Veterans Home at 9:20 PM. She was born on August 23, 1923 in East St. Louis, IL the daughter of John L. & Lorena (Doran) Ernst. Flora was the owner and operator of the Liberty Bee Times in Liberty for many years. Flora served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII. Flora liked sports and traveling and spending her time with her family.

She is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Michael Brown and his wife Brenda of Sun City, AZ; Joyce Bangert and her husband Dick of Liberty, IL; Guy Brown of Liberty and Deborah Lefringhouse and her husband Ben also of Liberty.
SIXTEEN GRANDCHILDREN: Michele Jenkins and her husband Bob; Teresa Crosley; Linda Sachs and her husband Mark; Todd Brown and his wife Teresa; Melissa Carl; Keith Bangert and his wife Margaret; Richard Bangert; Connie Williams and her husband Rick; Kelly Gassett; Nathan Brown and his fiance Emily; Nicholas Brown and his wife KaLynn; Casey Brown and his wife Candace; Ashley Brown; Denise Snyder and her husband Randy; Brad Lefringhouse and his wife Amy; and Benny Lefringhouse.
35 Great-grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren along with a brother: William Ernst and his wife Jewel, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Flora was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Leslie Hinzs and a brother: John Ernst, Jr.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services along with military rites will be held at a later date. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.