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DOUGLAS BROWN Obituary

Douglas Evans Brown, 59, of Ely, MN, formerly of Lake Forest, IL died June 2, 2011 unexpectedly as a result of an accident. Son of Elizabeth E. Brown of Lake Forest, IL and the late Paul H. Brown; brother of Gwenyth M. Brown; loving father of Joshua E. Brown of the Minneapolis area. He graduated from Lake Forest High School and the University of Virginia. He was the owner of Timber Wolf Lodge in Ely, MN. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. Funeral service Thursday, June 16, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church Lake Forest (corner of Waukegan Rd. and Hwy 60). Interment Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pacific Garden Mission, 1458 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60607-9835 or call (312) 492-9410. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, (847)234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 15, 2011.

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November 19, 2019

I am sorry for your father's passing, Joshua. I just learned we are related. I found this obituary during my research. Again. I am sorry. Your cousin, Kathy

brad p

March 29, 2012

I was a very proud guest of your father's camp-resort. R.I.P Mr. Doug. I'll miss you.

Joshua Brown

October 18, 2011

I am vary sad about my dad dieing.

Joshua Brown

October 18, 2011

I am vary sad about my dad dieing.

Joshua Brown

October 18, 2011

I am vary sad about my dad dieing

Carol Bleck

June 24, 2011

To Gwen and Elizabeth - I am so sorry for this sudden and unexpected loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Carol Conway Bleck

Naomi Carlson

June 20, 2011

Doug is the beloved father of my grandson, Joshua, and stepfather of Josh's brother, Robert Michael. My heart is broken at their sudden and unbelievable loss. These precious boys are always in my prayers. I pray, too, for Doug's mother and sister, and offer them my deepest condolences.

Lori Anderson

June 17, 2011

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Doug's death. I knew him and he was a friend for the last ten years. I will miss Doug, as will many others who knew and loved Timber Wolf Lodge. My deepest condolences to Josh.

Ed Weber

June 15, 2011

I am very sorry for the loss to Doug's famiy and friends. I will miss him at the Timber Wolf.

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