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1947

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2018

William Brown Obituary

Brown, William M. March 28, 1947 - February 13, 2018 Billy Brown of Blue Island, IL was surrounded by his loving family when peacefully called home to Heaven on "Fat" Tuesday. Appropriate to happen on Mardi Gras, as he loved traveling, New Orleans being one of his favorites, spending time with his entire family. He continued to remain so strong during his battle of incurable cancer the last two years. "Look out, I'm the best there is" - he was right! Billy was the most handsome man, extremely generous, caring, loving, fun, kind, giving father and dear friend to all, his beautiful blue eyes and smile lit up the room and would melt your heart with happiness and joy. A one of a kind guy who made sure everyone had fun, laughing, dancing, singing, parties, enjoyed all sports, his favorites playing the horses and pool, gambling and good times. Most of all, he loved being with his family and pets and providing for all near him. To all who knew and loved Billy, he was a loving father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, hardworking, the fastest painter on the south side of Chicago, strong, tough, helpful, caring, giving, independent, and made you smile the moment he walked in the room. His kids feel they were blessed with the best father and friend ever! "It is something unpredictable, but in the end if it's right, I hope you had the time of your life." "Look out he was the best there was." The world as we know it will never be the same! Preceded in death by his parents, Violet S. and William G. Brown; grandparents; sister, Nancy Wapniarski; brothers-in-law, James Wapnarski, and John Paul; life partner, Brenda Hettinger and many relatives and friends. Survived by son, Gregory A. Brown (Michigan); daughter, Darcy M. Brown (Michael Blanchard) (Wisconsin); brother, Doug Brown (Maureen); sisters, Peggy Paul, Linda Vanderbilt (Jim Clemens); grandchildren, Paxton V. and Brandt G. Brown; stepchildren, Lola Neeley, Roger Hettinger; mother of his children, Sandy Brown; uncle, Maurice "Spike" Hennesey; nieces, nephews, many family and friends. Private Cremation Service. Two Celebration of Life gatherings will be held this spring and summer, one near Blue Island, IL and one near Lake Wisconsin, WI, a couple of his favorite places where he enjoyed his life.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 18, 2018.

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sandy

February 13, 2025

Seven years of you being in Heaven - hard to realize you have been gone that long - you are so deeply missed and even more deeply loved - I know you saw Vera and Everett before they were sent down from Heaven and you gave them kisses - thank you - they are beautiful - as are your (our) children, Greg and Darcy and grandchildren, Paxton and Brandt - and for all the millions of reasons you were "ours" we love you we miss you - rest in peace, you are now pain free - kisses and hugs from all of us who loved you here on earth!

Sandy Brown

February 13, 2024

Missing you as always - but now you have a lot more new angels with you - please continue to be your babies, grandbabies and great grandbaby's guardian angel ,,- play well together in heaven and give all who are there with you love hugs misses and kisses from me ,,,,- love forever Sandy

Darcy Daddy's Little Girl

February 14, 2023

I continue to miss and love you everyday papa....I wish I could call you in Heaven....sending tons of love, hugs and kisses .....not a day goes by that I don't think about you and all the love you shared! sending love to you today and always!! I know you are always with me xoxo Thank you for always being there papa xoxo continue to Rest In Peace xoxo

SANDRA M BROWN

February 13, 2023

Another year without my "our" booey - I know you are in Heaven and not in pain and that brings some peace to m and to all of us but yet we have such a hard time knowing you are up there instead of down here with all of us - give all who have joined or gone before you hugs and kisses from me and know I will love you eternally - Love Sandy

Sandra m Brown

February 13, 2022

Booey - in heaven you are having fun - but here on earth you are so loved and missed - and I am sure you met Baby Vera in Heaven before God sent her down to be living here on earth with all of us - you are a great grand-daddy too - rest in peace and party on -"and I have always loved you" - Love Sandy

Darcy Brown

February 14, 2021

I think if you every second of everyday and I miss you soo much, I miss talking to you on the telephone everyday and I miss making plans for our next fun day of lunch, dinner, beers, boating and enjoying time together! My heart still is broken and continues to break everyday and I pray you are enjoying Heaven and all of the loved ones that also left us too soon! This mask world would be driving you crazy for sure!! Wahhh I love you Daddy and thank you again and again for being the most loving, thoughtful, fun and best Father and Friend God ever created!! Sending all of my Love to you today in Valentines Day and everyday always!! Rest in peace, until we meet again stay beautiful! Xoxox hugs to you and everyone wahhhh!! Love love love you forever and always! I cherish all of our days together here on earth❤❤❤

Sandra Brown

February 12, 2021

Three years ago you took the Heaven Train and you are so sorely missed and so so so deeply loved. Rest in peace and know your babies and grandbabies and family and friends pray and mourn for you on an every second basis. I'm sure you are wondering what the heck is going on down here??? RIP - love hugs and kisses my Booey - Love Sandy

Sandra Brown

February 12, 2019

Booey- you are missed on an every moment basis - your spirit lives on in your babies and grandbabies and in all of our hearts we miss you we love you

C. PARKER

February 24, 2018

Please accept my condolences on your loss,May the God of comfort give you peace.

Vern Dell

February 23, 2018

To the Bill Brown family, please accept my condolences on your loss. I knew and worked with Bill for a few years back in the 1980's. He was a great guy, always willing to take on any type of job possible in any location in and around the city. I enjoyed being around him. May God bless and comfort your family during these times.

T. Allen

February 21, 2018

To the family of Mr. William Brown,

I would like to express my sincere condolences for the loss of Mr. Brown.

May the Most High God strengthen your family during this difficult time of sorrow. Please find comfort in Psalms 145:18, 19 promise that "he is near to all those calling on him."

Sincerely,

G R

February 19, 2018

Please accept my condolences for the lost of your dearly loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you

Linda Perryman-Phelps

February 19, 2018

RIP Bill, you lead a great life and I was lucky enough to have know you, till we laugh in heaven together - you will truly be missed.

Sue Selby

February 19, 2018

How true, the generosity
you gave to others.
Such a kind, caring, fun man,
that was dearly loved by SO many,
You will truly be missed,
Billy Brown..
RIP

C Escobar

February 18, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May the depth of your faith and the love of those who also share your loss comfort you. - 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Darcy Brown

February 18, 2018

I love you so much Father! My daddy my best friend, kisses and hugs missing you so so much, it hurts so bad!!! We will be as tough as we can for you papa ♥♥♥♥♥♥I thank God for 47 almost 48 years of wonderful memories and good times with you and all you are and all you do XOXO may you rest in peace daddy!

February 18, 2018

Heaven and all whom we have lost over the years have welcomed another "angel" and they are all having fun together. I can't believe you are no longer here with us but your road that was ahead of you wouldn't have been an easy one to travel and you are no longer in any pain or suffering - until we meet again - thanks for the memories and for giving me my beautiful children and a lifetime of smiles, laughs and memories and I am certain Heaven is a playground so save a swing for me - Miss You Love You Billy Brown! Love Sandy

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