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Norman Brown Obituary

MARION - Norman Ernest Brown, 78, of Marion, passed away on Saturday Sept. 5, 2020 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

Graveside services will be on Thursday Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Mulkeytown Cemetery with Pastor Greg Gibbs officiating.

Visitation will be on Wednesday Sept. 9, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.

Burial will be at the Mulkeytown Cemetery in Mulkeytown, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heartland Christian Church in Marion. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

For a full obituary go to our website www.gilbertufneralhomes.com

Published by The Southern Illinoisan on Sep. 8, 2020.
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Shelia, I was so sorry to see that Norm had passed away. I was so fond of him and enjoyed his friendship when we worked together. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Lowell Huffstutler

September 17, 2020

Sheila, we are so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of good memories of you and your family.

Darlene and Jim Hancock

September 8, 2020

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Gilbert Funeral Home - Christopher

209 North Emma Street, Christopher, IL 62822

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Mulkeytown Cemetery

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