Published on June 4, 2025 6:58 am
Last Updated on June 5, 2025 6:17 am
Michael Eugene Brown, 73, of Newton, formerly of Trilla, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Helia Health Care of Newton.
His graveside funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Beals Cemetery, rural Trilla, with Pastor Zandra Anderson officiating. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.
Michael was born October 26, 1951 at Mattoon, son of Donald and Ruby Ilene (Price) Brown. He is survived by a sister, Diane Simmons and husband Hal of Mason, IL; niece and nephews, Danette Thornton, Dustin Thornton and wife Jill, Derrick Thornton and girlfriend Morgan, and Haldan Simmons and wife Ashley; along with several additional nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael loved to fish, and had a gift of making art objects out of deer antlers. He enjoyed spending time with his family.