Kristine Ann Brown, 65, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

Kristine was born July 25, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois.  She received a Bachelor's degree in education from Illinois State University in 1973.  She married Kenneth Brown on July 6, 1973 and moved to Rochester in 1977 from Chicago.

She spent her life teaching children, much of the time at Bethany Nursery School, where she taught and ultimately was named director.  She loved spending time with her friends and grandchildren. Kristine is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Ken; sons Ryan of Lakeville, MN and Scott of Wauwatosa, WI; three grandchildren, Ethan, Connor, and Harper. She is also survived by her three sisters, Sharon, Laura, and Heidi.

A visitation will be held in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th St SE Rochester, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be at 11:00AM, Thursday, September 22 at the Congregational Church, 974 Skyline Dr Rochester with Rev. Dr. Teresa Roberts officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mayo Clinic Cancer Center.