Mark H. Brown, age 47, life long resident of Downers Grove, passed away. Beloved son of Wallace and the late Alice Brown; dear brother of Barbara (Robert) Fehrmann, and David Brown; fond uncle of Ashley, Jeffrey, Matthew Fehrmann, and Keith Brown. He loved ice hockey, cooking, and spending time with his niece and nephews. He especially enjoyed watching his nephews play hockey. Visitation was Sunday, April 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL. Funeral service was Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL. Interment at Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: TEAMILLINOIS Scholarship DuPage Community Foundation, 104 East Roosevelt, Suite #204, Wheaton, IL. For more information, call (630) 968-0408 or visit www.toonfuneralhome.com.
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I still miss him. But he is still in my heart.
Patty Punzio/Lighter
Friend
May 19, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family. I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Parker (Mark). So many memories it brings me down at the Vallarta's house. Parker always was a great guy. So full of life and laughter, even though he never knew it. I give my best to his family
Heidi Apiquian-Hann
May 1, 2009
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Brown Family at this sad time, now Parker and Danny are together in Heaven watching over all of us The Jares Family
April 15, 2009
Mark, writing this brings so many memories from so many years ago. Gilbert St seems like yesterday. May you rest in peace and look down on the joy you brought so many. My thoughts are with your family this Easter Sunday. Dean
Dean Jares
April 12, 2009
Mark,
It has been a long time since I saw you last. I regret that. I missed saying good bye. Travel well my friend...your journey has just begun.
Grok McCook
April 8, 2009
Mark,
You left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. You have helped so many, and in your passing motivated many to continue in your footsteps. You will truly be missed, but never forgotten. I believe you will continue on in death as you did in life, and that is being of service by looking out for all of us down here. God Bless You.
Maggie Cavanaugh
April 7, 2009
So Long Parker, you will truly be missed by so many!
The Gilbert Gang
April 7, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home
April 6, 2009
As a child
As a child I walked alone for many years, searching for somebody to hear.
In the darkness of the day and night,
I walked –
Calling out-
“Somebody hear me!
No answer.
Now as a teenager, I still walk alone.
Apart of me is still searching, the aloneness is still growing.
I whisper inside -
“Somebody hear me!
“Somebody listen – I can’t walk alone!
No answer.
Adult now - ,
I still find myself walking alone – sometimes.
But today I say out loud-
“I need you, I can’t walk alone!
Then – I hear a voice
“I am here, I am listing. Your don’t have to walk alone anymore”
This is dedicated to Mark Brown a person that has made my world a better place. He gave me his love and showed me what friendship was all about.
Patty Punzio
April 6, 2009
"Thank you,Mark, for all you've meant to your friends, family, to the community and to The Program. You will be missed, but your tremendous Spirit of Service lives on in all of us."
Chuck Hillier
April 4, 2009
Our history as friends spanned nearly thirty years. In the last several of these years, his influence on me was profound. Even with his passing, there is no doubt that his spirit will continue to inspire me to live well and to be helpful. I will miss his good-nature and sense of humor greatly. I saw him only a couple weeks ago during his short stay in the hospital. As usual, we enjoyed each others' company joking around and talking about the past, present and future. I was shocked to learn of his passing only 2 weeks later. I offer my warmest condolences to his family and to his many friends and acquaintances. So long Mark and God bless!
Jim Wallace
April 4, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to your family in this difficult time. I have known Mark since high school and he was always so sweet and caring. Even though he was my brother's friend, I considered him my friend too. I have seen him alot through the years and he always had a smile and a kind word for you. Even though I have not seen him in a few years, I will truly miss him. He was a good man.
Kari Harris
April 4, 2009
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