Ernest James Brown, 75, of Marseilles, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a. m. Wednesday January 3, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home with Reverend Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa with Military Honors. Visitation will be from 5-7 p. m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Ernie was born on July 29, 1942, in Ottawa to Sherman Carl and Emily Jane (Spicer) Brown. On March 18, 2016 he married Judith Rodgers of Marseilles.
Ernie served in the National Guard. He was employed by the Housing Authority of LaSalle County. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Judith; son-in-law, Karl Mahler of Ottawa; two grandsons, Charles and Eddie Whitney, both of Ottawa; one sister, Sharon (Mike) Paglia of Hollowayville, IL; one nephew, Darren (Tina) Meagher of Ladd; and many good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Deneé Mahler.
Memorials may be given to Pet Project.
Pallbearers will be Fred Krause, Randy Hooper and Randy Hooper Jr., Roger Hallowell, Larry Carstens, and Lee McCullough.
Seals-Campbell Funeral Home 1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com
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