Janet Brown's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2026 in Mount Vernon, Illinois

Janet Brown

July 26, 1940 - August 21, 2026 (86 years old)

Mount Vernon, Illinois

Janet Brown's obituary , Passed away on August 21, 2026 in Mount Vernon, Illinois

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Hughey Funeral Home

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Janet Brown

July 26, 1940 - August 21, 2026 (86 years old)

Mount Vernon, Illinois

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Janet Brown, born on July 26, 1940, passed away on August 21, 2026. Janet leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Brown to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Orwig and Evelyn Orwig (Saylor); her husband Frederick Brown; and her brother Russell "Rusty" Orwig. She is survived by: her children, Melody Hellsten (Joe) of Humble, TX, Jo Lynn Lamczyk (Kevin) of Mount Vernon, IL and Michael Brown (Shari) of Harrison, OH; her grandchildren, Deztanie Hellsten of Humble, TX, Joseph Hellsten of Humble, TX, Bennett Lamczyk of St. Louis, MO, Michaela Burandt (Ross) of Eldridge, IA, Matthew Lamczyk (Micah Penrod) of Mt. Vernon, IL, Anna Lamczyk of Irmo, SC, Ryan Brown (Kristen) of Harrison, OH and Connor Brown of Cincinnati, OH; her great grandchildren, Emelyn Brown and Luke Brown; and her siblings, Albert "Danny" Orwig (Kathy) of Woodbridge, VA and Loretta Berg of Aledo, IL. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Hughey Funeral Home (1314 Main St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 26th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made in Janet 's honor to her family, care of her daughter, Jo Lynn Lamczyk.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hughey Funeral Home



Wed

Aug 26

Visitation

Hughey Funeral Home
1314 Main St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

Wed

Aug 26

Funeral service

Hughey Funeral Home
1314 Main St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

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