Alice Solch Brown passed away peacefully at Aegis Vesta House in Chandler on November 22 after a long illness. The daughter of Joseph and Ella (Vodicka) Solch, she was born at home on August 26, 1926 in Cicero, IL.
Raised during the Great Depression, Alice was frugal but also generous, giving presents to family and friends throughout her life. Before retiring to Sun Lakes in the 1980s with her husband, Stan Brown, Alice worked as an inspector in the food and electronics industries. She loved to shop, especially at thrift stores and during sales, and collected plates and ceramics. Alice was a fantastic cook; in keeping with her Czech ancestry, chicken paprikash with bread dumplings was her specialty. Blessed with a flawless memory, a sharp wit and a great sense of humor, Alice shared reminiscences and a lot of laughs with family and friends, even in her final weeks.
Alice always knew how she wanted things done and did it her way to the end. Until the last couple months, she was able to stay in her home with the support of her primary caregiver, her niece Gail, as well as her son, friends, and neighbors. The family is also grateful for all of the care that Alice received in her last months from the staff of Savior Hospice, Aegis Vesta House, Willow Springs, and Griswold Home Care.
Alice was loved by many and will be greatly missed by them. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Elizabeth Karger, grandsons Christopher and Michael (Courteney) Karger, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and close friends. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Joe and Jerry, her sisters Lyn, Val, Vera and Helen, her husband Stan, and special friend Ralph Schip.
Family and friends will be notified of arrangements for a celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Savior Hospice or charity of choice.
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