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Herbert Brown

1926 - 2018

Herbert Brown obituary, 1926-2018, Oak Park, IL

BORN

1926

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home

203 S. Marion St.

Oak Park, Illinois

Herbert Brown Obituary

Brown, Herbert L. Navy WWII Veteran, 91, of Oak Park, formerly of Melrose Park, Park Forest, and Chicago. Beloved husband of Norma (nee Pinches); loving father of Dr. Michael D. (Dr. Christina Marciniak) Brown and Gary H. (Nancy) Brown; cherished grandfather of Laura, Matthew (Erica), Meagan, Catherine (fiancé Dan), and Lizzie; great-grandfather of Aiden and Madeleine; fond brother of Yvonne (the late David T.) Duncan and the late Jerome H. (Jane) Brown; uncle of Christine, Stephen (Margie), Lynn (Robin), Ruth (Gerard), and David. Herbert was a Scout Master for Troop #186 in Park Forest. He was an avid photographer and model building. Herbert enjoying traveling with his family. He had enormous generosity towards everyone.Visitation Tuesday, April 24th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Funeral Service, Wednesday, April 25th, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, donations to Opportunity Knocks, 8020 W. Madison St., River Forest, IL 60305 are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191 or drechslerbrownwilliams.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 22, 2018.

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Dolly Mikolajczyk

April 13, 2025

Another year has come and gone, but the memories still linger on. I will never forget what a great friend and neighbor he was to Bob and me. Norma was blessed to have him as a lifelong partner and I was blessed to have both of them as part of my life.

Dolly Mikolajczyk

April 14, 2022

Can't believe it's 4 years since Herb left us. Every time I look across the street, I can see him walking up to the front door behind Norma . . . and usually forgetting to close the garage. I hope he and my Bob are working on another railroad project together.

April 26, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

April 26, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family, May time soften the pain until all that remains is the joyful memories you've shared with Herbert and the comfort of God Psalms 68:20.
GD

April 24, 2018

So sorry for your family's loss. In the days ahead may you find comfort in the God of loyal love and in the promise found at John 6:40

April 23, 2018

My Condolences To The Family;
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this difficult time.

April 23, 2018

God who is the provider of comfort is aware of your suffering and deep grief. He promises where these feeling will no longer be called to mind - Isaiah 65:17

Dolly Mikolajczyk

April 23, 2018

You are truly missed, dear neighbor. Antietam Street has never been the same since you and Norma headed north. Bob and I missed you both terribly.

AZ USN

April 22, 2018

Shipmate: Rest in Peace.....

Fair Winds and Following Seas

Fred G Rich

April 22, 2018

Please accept our sincere condolences for the passing of our dear neighbor Mr. Brown. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

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