Herbert L. Brown, Navy WWII Vet, 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 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.
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Previous Events
Visitation
24
Apr
203 South Marion Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Funeral Service
25
Apr
203 South Marion Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Cemetery Details
Location
6001 West 111th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
Opportunity Knocks
8020 Madison St.
River Forest, IL 60305