Charles Alvin Brown "Our Charlie Brown" after a courageous battle with cancer, Charlie, age 58 of Minneapolis, passed away Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Hospice with family by his side. Preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Elinor Brown; stepson, Peter Linquist. Survived by wife, Linda; sister, Mary (Floyd) Vare; children, Karn, Molly, Amy, Michael (Anna), Amanda; stepchildren, Katie, Joe; grandchildren, Taylor, Bruno, Maiah, Ryan; nieces & grandnieces: Jennifer (Chris) Mandery, Lauren & Alexis, Deborah (David) Skansberg, Annika & Solveig; extended family, Elvi, Jose, Antonio & Paloma of Spain, Roos & Zappo of the Netherlands, among many other relatives and friends ... and last but not least, furry kids Harry & Sally. Memorial Service Fri., January 24, 1 PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st St, Mpls. In lieu of flowers please submit donations to Our Lady of Good Counsel, 2076 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104