Harlan Edward Brown, Jr.

Harlan Edward Brown, Jr., 73, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

Harlan Edward Brown, Jr was born on February 26, 1953, in Topeka, KS, the son of Harlan Edward Brown, Sr. and Lois Jean Arnett (Brown).

Ed grew up in Osage City and graduated from Osage City High School in 1971.

He was joined in marriage to Phyllis Ann Jones on July 9, 1983, in Osage City.

He enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served in Rota, Spain as an Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman from July 7, 1971 to July 3, 1975 when he was Honorably Discharged, receiving a Good Conduct Award for faithful, zealous and obedient service.

Anyone who knew Ed, knew that he didn’t shy away from mischief, and he lived his life the way he wanted to live it. He worked hard to provide for his family but never missed an opportunity to have fun.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife and a brother, Chester “Chet” Brown.

Ed will be forever remembered by his children: Steven and wife, Maddison, Andy and Lois; grandchildren: Owen, Mariah (Noah), Rosa, Ana, Nolan, Charlotte, Heather, Sophia and Phyllis; brother-in-law Don Jones; step-siblings Robert and Jodi, Aunt Shirley and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at VanArsdale Funeral Chapel in Osage City, KS. Burial to follow service at Osage City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans and may be sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 W. Sixth, Osage City, Kansas 66523.