Kenneth Wayne Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth Wayne Brown, 72, of Watseka, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1944 in Las Vegas, NV, the son of Wayne Brown and Alice (Frydach) Brown. Kenneth married Evelyn Prater on April 12, 2008 at St. Edmund’s Catholic Church. Mr. Brown owned and operated K&J sales and services. He enjoyed camping, woodworking, and running the tow truck. Surviving Mr. Brown is his wife Evelyn Brown of Watseka, IL; one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Wayne and Carrie Brown of Watseka, IL; two daughters and son-in-law's: Tracy and Jim Kelch of Ashkum, IL, Kelley and Mark Whitlock of Gilman, Kate and Joe Ash of Onarga; one brother, Steven and Ramona Brown of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters and brother-in-law's, Missy and Butch Wood of Lake Havasu, AZ, and Penny and Dick Bettes of Flag Staff, AZ; two step-sons, Brian Suver and Patrick of Chicago, IL, Bruce and Michele Suver of Woodland; one step-daughter, Tami Kleinert and John Lahey of Watseka; grandchildren, Marc, Kristi, Holly, Cody, Brennan, Zach, Alec, Andy, Rachel, Jay Lynn, Brody; step-grandchildren, Lydia, Darryl, Bret; great-grandchild, Stella; God child, Chelsea Brown of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by both parents; and his first wife, Janyce, who passed May 24, 2004. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 4-7pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:00 am, at St. Edmund’s Catholic Church in Watseka. Father Michael Powell and Rev. David Ralph will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka. Memorials in Mr. Brown's name can be made to IMH Hospice and Crescent-Iroquois EMS.

Kenneth Wayne Brown

July 9, 1944 - June 18, 2017