Michael Drown

Michael E. Drown

Age 61 of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly June 18, 2013 at Morris Hospital.

Born June 16, 1952 in Joliet, Michael was a son of the late William Theodore and Edna Hazel Stainbrook-Drown. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and honorably served in the United States Army. On February 16, 1974, Michael married Arlene Derler in Wilmington, where together they raised their family. He will be remembered as a fan of both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, and loved his Corvette, as well as his dogs. Michael cherished his grandchildren and enjoyed attending all of their school activities and sports.

Survivors include his wife Arlene; children: James (Laurie) Drown of Monee, Kristle (Mike) Menozi of Morris and Brandy (Michael) Wooters and Casey (Stacy) Drown, both of Wilmington; ten grandchildren: James Robert, Matthew, Tony, Marcus, Cade, Aiden, Cougar, Cole, Nina and Caius; two great grandchildren; two brothers: William Drown of Wilmington and Robert Drown of Missouri; two sisters: Marie Barbour of Missouri and Debbie (Robert) Eatmon of Texas and many friends including his lifelong friends: Lewie Wallace and Homer Meyers, who were with him until the end. Michael also leaves behind his beloved pets Joker and Missy.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Gloria Sharp.

The family will receive friends on Sunday June 23, 2013 from 1:00PM until time of Life Celebration 3:30PM at Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. (815/476-2181) Inurnment will follow Monday morning June 24th at 10:00AM in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Those wishing to attend the cemetery honors are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 9:00AM to process to the cemetery at 9:15AM.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Michael's memory to his family for their distribution.

Friends may sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.FRBfuneral.com

Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Matthew R. Baskerville, CFSP. (815/476-2181)