Obituary of Warren B. Brown

Age 87, of Crest Hill, IL and formerly Coal City, IL passed from this life Monday December 26, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.

He was born July 21, 1935 to the late Edith (Wharrie) and Norman Brown in Coal City where he was raised and educated.  He was a United States Navy Veteran who was honorably discharged in December of 1957 after completing his final assignment at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA.  This assignment led to his employment with Metropolitan Life Insurance working out of the Chicago, London, Kansas City and San Francisco Office.  He was the Manager of Auditing out of the San Francisco office for the majority of his career.

His last years were spent at Rock Run Assisted Living in Joliet, IL.  He received excellent care and made many friends with the staff, nurses, and residents.  

Warren is survived by his niece, Janet Brown, two nephews, Norman (late Beth) Brown and Richard (Joey) Brown and two stepsisters Judy (Richard) Kreiter and Joyce (Robert) Zanello.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Marilyn (late Leroy) Brown and one brother Norman (late Mary) Brown and one stepsister JoAnne (Tony) Danosky.

As it was Warren’s wish, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services.

For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.