Natalie B. Browne Hime of Rockford, IL died January 7, 2013. Born in Jacksonville, FL in 1927, daughter of Charles F. & Charlotte M. Jones Browne III. She married Gene L. Hime May 1, 1948. They lived in the Midwest and settled in Rockford, IL in 1972. She worked for the University of IL Medical School, was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Svithoid Club among other activities.

Survived by her children, Michael (Barbara), Mpls, MN, Dane, Rockford, IL and Diane of Burgaw, NC; Sisters: Florence Bowlby, Betsy Huff, Claire Bohachek of Dayton, OH and Barbara Dillon of Phoenix, AZ; Grandchildren, Ruth E., Dr. Owen J., Sara A., Jane M., Alys L., Charles and Robert; six great-children; brother-in-law George Hime; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband Gene, parents, sisters Ida M. Akerland and Phyllis M. Richey; and sister-in-law Joan Hime Huls.

Burial at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, OH, with services at the Mausoleum Chapel.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to a favorite charity. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements, to share a memory or condolence please visit www.graceFH.com .