Matthew-Brown-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Finch Funeral Home - DeKalb

Matthew Louis Brown

Apr 12, 1980 - Jan 10, 2026 (Age 45)

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We are so sorry for the loss of Matt to his family and friends. He was a source of friendly and affable legal advice to us and to our home-based charity. We trusted his knowledge and experience and will truly miss him.

Charlie and (Judy Schneider) and the entire Brown family. May God continually comfort and bless you all. So hard to process, but what precious memories remain. Matt filled his time on earth with so many accomplishments and achievements. I pray God gives you strength, courage and peace in the days ahead.

Matt will always be remembered for his kind heart, great smile and jovial personality. Neighbors of our daughter and son in/law, we often enjoyed campfires and stories by the fire with him and family when we visited. He was a family man and friend, and we will hold him close to our heart with shared and fond memories. Heaven only holds the best! Hugs to Amanda, Charles and Annie. He will be missed.

Charlie and Marty - our sincerest condolences .

We are so sorry for your loss. We knew Matt on a professional basis - first as a colleague and then as our family's estate planning attorney. In addition to her fine personal character, Matt was an extraordinary attorney - a trustworthy and impactful advisor - counseling his clients with skill and compassion and kindness. Please accept our deepest sympathies on Matt's passing.

One beautiful soul and trusted gladiator of truth and peace . Lord hear our prayers .

Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt´s family and friends. We were very saddened to hear of his passing. Even though we never met in person, Matt helped our family and seemed like a very genuine, kind and knowledgeable person.

My wife and I just found out about the passing of Matt. He was our lawyer and we appreciated his thoughtful advice and respect he showed us each time we met with him. We are so very sorry for his family and children for the loss of their father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Laura, Amanda and family, I am so very sorry to hear about this terrible and heartbreaking loss--what an amazing, kind and friendly person Matt was and someone who brought joy and a huge smile to everything he did! I'll always have such wonderfully fond memories of growing up with Matt at St Mary's and so grateful to have grown up with such an enthusiastic, fun, humorous, energetic and kind friend to all. sending all of you love and prayers for peace and healing during...

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Matthew's Obituary

Matthew Louis Brown, 45, of Sycamore, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, while on an afternoon run with his wife, Amanda, near their home. Matt was born April 12, 1980, in DeKalb, IL, to Charles and Martha Brown. He is survived by his wife of more than 20 years, Amanda...

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