Donald R. Brown, 76 of Rochelle, passed away on Wed. Dec. 7, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on Sept. 23, 1935 in Ava, MO to Louis A. and Margaret
M. (Hammand) Brown. Don married Maxine Woolbright on Sept. 2, 1956 in Rochelle.
Prior to retiring in 1990, he was employed by Del Monte Can Plant in Rochelle.
Memberships include the First Baptist Church in Rochelle. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Doyle.
Survivors include his wife: Maxine of Rochelle; 3 daughters: Doris Meador of Rochelle, IL,
Donna (Michael) Kalm of San Jose, IL and Deanna (Bob) Hill of Sycamore, IL; grandchildren:
Tori Meador, Danielle Meador, Jessica Rainwater, Matthew Albertsen, Morgan Albertsen,
Jonathan Kalm and Jami Evans.
Services will be held at First Baptist Church on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Doug Cowan, officiating. Visitation at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle on Sunday, Dec.11th from 2 to 4 PM. Burial at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle. Memorials to First Baptist Church.