Mary Jane Brown

Mary Jane Brown, 85, of Rogers City passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at MyMichigan Health Center in Alpena

She was born in Detroit to Stanley and Mildred (Hocquard) Larsen March 12, 1939.

Mary was a merchant marine with Bethlehem Steele for 15 years where she served as the second cook. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. Mary was a woman who had a tough exterior but had a heart of gold, she would do anything she could for her family and friends. She was best friends with her granddaughter, Lexi.

She is survived by two brothers, Glen Charles (Susan) Larsen of Michig

an and Robert Larsen of Texas; one sister, Diane Larsen California; six sons, Gregory Lewis Plume of Michigan, Richard Allan Plume E5 Navy, 10 years (Lupe) of Michigan, Michael Edward Plume of Michigan, Thomas W. Plume of Colorado, (Duane) Lee Plume Lindsey (Dean) of North Carolina and Timothy Toby Brown of Michigan; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Francis Anne Larsen King; and a brother, Harry Wayne Larsen.

A private graveside service will take place at a later date.

Arrangements are in care of the Beck Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.