Mina Lee Brown

Mina Lee Brown, nee Hutchison, 97, of Waterloo Illinois, passed into the embrace of Jesus Christ on January 7, 2026 at Memorial Care Center, Belleville, IL.

Mina was born on February 14, 1928 in Cape Girardeau, MO to James M. and Gertrude (Hoops) Hutchison. She married Gordon W. Curd, Sr. in 1948 until 1968. She later married Ronald L. Brown of East Moline, IL in 1975, who preceded her in death in 2016.

Mina was a cosmetologist for 60 years and was the original owner of the Loisel Beauty Salon, East St. Louis, IL. She continued her career in Lake Geneva, WI for 20 years and later relocated to Las Vegas, NV where she eventually retired at 79 years of age. She then moved back to Southern Illinois to live with her son until her passing.

Mina loved living in Waterloo and was an avid reader of six to eight books a month. She also enjoyed researching on the internet and was always in the kitchen cooking or baking something special.

She leaves wonderful memories to her children, Gordon W. Curd, Jr. of Waterloo, IL. Gay A. (Sunny) Magnuson and Cheryl J. Goodfellow, both of Las Vegas, NV.

Also surviving are three grandchildren, Ashley E. DeMars, Andrea E. Curd (Timothy Sottile) all of St. Louis, MO and Clay H. Douglass of Wisconsin. Two great- granddaughters, Eden and Esme DeMars of St. Louis, MO. and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were siblings, Forrest Hutchison, Charles Hutchison, Richard Hutchison, Jerold Hutchison, Lurabell Sronce and Junella Rosine. Her heart ached from the recent passing of her Grandson, Kurtis W. Magnuson and her grandson-in-law, Matthew J. DeMars. She will always be remembered for her great love of family.

Special thanks and gratitude to her special friend and caregiver, Debbie Mosbacher, “Mom’s angel,” who brought her so much comfort and happiness.

At Mina’s request she was cremated with no funeral services. A celebration of her long life will be announced at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Donor’s Choice
Shriner’s Children’s Hospital of St. Louis
or BackStoppers, Inc. of St. Louis

At Mina's request, no funeral services will be held but a memorial service will be held at a later date.