Michael Joseph Brown

Michael Brown passed away on October 22, 2021, at the age of 65 in his hometown Chicago, Il. He was born September 15, 1956, to Josephine Tartt (Mother) and John Brown (Father). He was loved by his three sisters Marquita Hanvey, Darlene Brown, and Patricia Winn.

After growing up in Chicago, Michael served in the Army and after service moved to Bloomington, Il, and began his career as a commercial painter with Robinson Painting and Decorating which lasted for over twenty years. He finished his career at Illinois State University as a commercial painter. During this time he raised two sons with former spouse Debra Brown.

Michael will be lovingly remembered by his children Dominic (Lisa) and DaJuan; grandchildren: Cohen, Nyles, Raelyn and Baron; and Darion, D’Amaurie, Damurion and Dakota; sisters, Marquita (Vernon) Hanvey, Darlene Brown and Patricia Winn; nieces and nephews, Darlene Sissac, Joseph Sissac, Amber Robinson, Diamond McAlister, Desmond Winn and Loren Robinson. He will be dearly missed by a host of other relatives and friends.
During Michael’s life, he was known for being a great friend and an active Father. He coached summer league baseball teams for Dominic and DaJuan and never missed a game. Michael was always surrounded by great friends and enjoyed barbecues, card parties, and bowling.

Michael was known for having a great sense of humor and a willing and helpful spirit. He was an avid sports fan and lover of sweets (Pound Cake and ice cream and Mike and Ike’s). Michael had a unique laugh and a loving, personable engagement with so many people. Michael lived in Illinois and Sacramento, Ca, and always made friends and everywhere he went. Some say he is known for having the best cologne and hair waves spanning from Illinois to California.

Throughout his life, Michael exemplified great character and endurance by overcoming obstacles that came his way. This was only accomplished when he placed his faith in Jesus Christ for eternal salvation. He enjoyed Bible study and listening to gospel music. Michael was an active member of his local church, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Bloomington Il. It is there he was baptized and served on the Usher Board. He was a graduate of the Overcomer’s Program at Calvary Christian Center in Sacramento, Ca., where he also served diligently and deepened his faith in Christ.

Michael will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with full HONORS on November 12, 2021.
Though he will be dearly missed by family and friends, there is great confidence through Christ that we will see him again.
. “We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” —2 Corinthians 5:8

A Virtual Memorial Service will be held November 9, 2021 at

11:00 AM Pacific Time
1:00 PM Central Time
2:00 PM Eastern Time

Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, Illinois.