Brown, Charlene A. 71, of Emily, MN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Services for Charlene will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN with visitation beginning at 11:00AM. Charlene was born on August 15, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Elinor (Wintheiser) Gerdes. She was loved by everyone and will be missed greatly. Charlene is survived by her daughter, Deana Brown; son, Joseph Brown; significant other, Sam Dunbare; grandchildren, Addie Grace Brown, and Jeffrey Edward Pagel; dear friend, Sharon; cousin, and Greg Detra. She was preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN.