Dean Brown Obituary
We bid farewell to Dean Brown of Clay City, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 5, 2026 at the age of 97. Dean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean Brown to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Brown and Winnie Brown (Sparling); his siblings, Grant Brown (Anita), Harvey Brown (Janet), Steven Brown (Dorothy), Paul Brown (Dorothy), Norman Neustedt (Virginia), Juanita Hilderbrand (Delbert), Zella Austin (Ed), Doris Cookson (Morris), Peg Hasler (Virgil), Evelyn Elmore (Vonley) and Noma Ingeldsen; and his siblings-in-law, John Bush Sr. and Neva Cilfone (Mike).
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Brown of Clay City; his children, Kenneth Brown (Kim) of Oceanside, Gary Brown (Ginny) of Mt. Carmel and Mona Finley (Rob) of Sullivan, Indiana; his grandchildren, Mallory Parr (Chuck) of Mt. Carmel, Emily Kocher (Mitch) of Olney, Lindsey Dezelan (Matt Danielson) of Escondido, Kaylyn Wardell (Chris) of Sullivan, Camron Finley of Sullivan and Caleb Finley (Shoko) of Tokyo, Japan; and his great grandchildren, Claudia, Camilla, Khloye, Amelia, Emette, Anne, Ray, Vaida, Henry and Andrew.
Memorial donations are suggested to the donor's choice of Cunningham Children's Home, Clay City Fellowship Church, or Preachers Aid Society and Benefit Fund , and these will be accepted at the funeral home.
