It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John E. Brookman of Irvington, Illinois, born in Mount Vernon, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 84, on January 13, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John E. Brookman to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Everett Brookman and Anna Imogene Brookman (Tyler); his wife Donna Lee Smiley; his son Bobby Brookman; and his siblings, Ronnie Brookman, Brenda Sledge and Shirley Mae Brookman.

He is survived by : his daughters, Tracy Kwiatkowski (Roger) of Walnut Hill and Shelly Day (Bob) of Centralia; and his grandchildren, Josh Day (Cary) of Centralia, Becca Deomes (Domonic), RJ Kwiatkowski (Sammy) of Centralia, Cassandra Kwiatkowski (Billy Joe Austin) of Cave-In, Jameson Day, Bronwyn Day, Atlas Deomes, Eden Deomes, Todd Kwiatkowski and Beau Kwiatkowski. He is also survived by his family and friends.

In memory of Ed, memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Centralia and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Brookman family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home