Shirley Marlene Brown

Shirley Marlene Brown nee Arnholz, age 89 of Monee, IL., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 29, 2023. Devoted wife of the late Michael T. Brown Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Cathy), Doug (Cindy), Michelle Brown, and the late Michael T. (Becky) Brown Jr. Cherished grandmother of Michael III (Laura), Lauren (Lu Chuquimia) Brown, Bobby (Jennifer), Anthony, Alexis (Dominic) DeMarchi, Nicholas, Ryan, and Grace Brown. Great grandmother of Olivia, Elena, Leia, Belle, Zaria, Michael IV, Avery, and Evelyn. Sister of the late Dorine (late Ron) Pearson. Sister-in-law of Ted (Sharon) Brown, and Spencer Brown. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Grace Arnholz. Shirley retired as an Administrative Secretary for the Crete Monee School District. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a wonderful friend, who was loved dearly, and will be greatly missed.

Visitation Thursday July 6, 2023 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Smits - Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL.) Visitation also Friday July 7, 2023, from 9:15 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. directly at Immanuel Lutheran Church 12 W. 34th Pl., Steger, IL 60475. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lightways Hospice of Joliet, Alzheimer’s Association, or Immanuel Lutheran Church of Steger. Info 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com