Former Sanborn resident Ellen M. Brown of Creston passed away February 1 at the age of 98. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home in Creston with the family present from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The funeral service is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Creston.