Obituary of Duane Brown

Duane D. Brown Age 83, of Joliet, passed away peacefully Friday, May 13, 2016 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. Duane was born September 18, 1932 in Escanaba, MI and proudly served with the United States Army during the Korean War and was the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He retired from Electro-Motive after 30 years of service where he was a machine repairman. Preceded by his beloved wife of 50 years, Charlotte A. (Ryan) Brown (January 16, 2007); his parents, Wilford and Sylvia (Keupper) Brown; one son, Duane "Mike" (1985); one daughter, Pamela (1990); two sisters, Barbara Brown and Norma Bushey; and one brother, Bruce Brown. He was the loving father of Linda Knight of Joliet, and David (Cathy) Brown of Sandwich; proud grandfather of Amy (Chris) Bayless and Joshua Knight; devoted great grandfather of Andrew, Alivia and Kayla Knight and Jared Williams; and great-great-grandfather of Andrew Knight, Jr. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends also survive. The family would like to thank his granddaughter, Amy, for her loving care which allowed Duane to remain in his home. Services for Duane Brown will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.