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Brown, Steven S.

Brown, Steven S.

Male 1917 - 2012  (95 years)

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  1. 1.  Brown, Steven S.Brown, Steven S. was born on 29 Jun 1917 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois (son of Brown, Elmer E. and Sparling, Winnie May); died on 20 Jul 2012 in McKinley Court Care Center, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.S015
    • _FGRAVE: 102084993
    • Military Service: Wold War II, Staff Sergeant, United States Army
    • Census: 6 Apr 1940, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Village), Clay County, Illinois, page 04a

    Notes:

    Steven S. Brown, 95, of Decatur, IL, passed away 5:25 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, at McKinley Court Care Center, with his family by his side.

    Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Salem Baptist Church, Decatur.
    Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 23, at the church. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, are assisting the family with the arrangements.

    Steven was born June 29, 1917, in S. , IL, the son of Elmer and Winnie Brown. He married Dorothy F. Payne on June 26, 1943 in Morganfield, KY.

    Steven was a WWII Army veteran, receiving the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Army Good Conduct Metal. He was a 50 year member of Salem Baptist Church. Steven was an ordained minister and would often fill in at the pulpit and was involved with the visitation ministry, visiting nursing homes, hospitals and those shut-in.

    Steven was a retired Airmail clerk with the USPS. He enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

    Surviving are his wife Dorothy of 69 years, of Decatur; sons Rick (Kathy) Brown of Covington, GA, Dennis Brown of Decatur, IL, and Steven (Angie) Brown of Rock Hill, SC; two grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers Dean (Shirley) Brown of Clay City, IL and Paul (Dorothy) Brown of W. Frankfort, IL; and sister Noma Inglesten of FL.

    Steven was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

    Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.

    Buried:
    Section 14


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Brown, Elmer E.Brown, Elmer E. was born on 11 Aug 1892 in Illinois; died on 16 Mar 1954; was buried in Hankins Cemetery, West Liberty, Jasper County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: BROW.E005
    • _FGRAVE: 28483524

    Elmer married Sparling, Winnie May. Winnie was born on 9 Apr 1892 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1970 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sparling, Winnie May was born on 9 Apr 1892 in Jasper County, Illinois; died on 13 Sep 1970 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: Hankins Cemetery, West Liberty, Jasper County, Illinois
    • Occupation: Hotel Servant
    • Reference Number: SPAR.W003
    • _FGRAVE: 28483536

    Children:
    1. Brown, D.
    2. Lister, Beulah Juanita was born on 11 Feb 1915 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Mar 2015 in Burge House, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Mar 2015 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    3. Brown, Zella Francis was born on 28 May 1916; died on 29 Nov 2006; was buried in Hall Cemetery, Blue Mound, Macon County, Illinois.
    4. 1. Brown, Steven S. was born on 29 Jun 1917 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 2012 in McKinley Court Care Center, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, Macon County, Illinois.
    5. Brown, Grantford Ray was born on 25 Aug 1918; died on 7 Apr 2002; was buried in Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois.
    6. Brown, Doris Elaine was born on 14 Jan 1920 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 May 2005 in Arthur, Douglas County, Illinois; was buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois.
    7. Brown, Roscoe Paul was born on 15 Feb 1927 in Ingraham, Clay County, Illinois; died on 19 Nov 2023 in Herrin Community Hospital, Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois; was buried in Denning Cemetery, West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois.
    8. Brown, C.D.
    9. Brown, Nona 'Peggy' D. was born on 5 Feb 1931 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jun 2002 in Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 2002 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    10. Brown, Evelyn Louise was born on 8 Apr 1932 in Illinois; died on 19 Feb 2004 in Illinois; was buried in Bailey Cemetery, Wheeler, Jasper County, Illinois.



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