Donna Brown Obituary
Donna M. Brown (nee White)
Age 77 of New Lenox, IL, passed away at her home on Monday, June 16, 2025. Donna was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Robert E. and Mauree (nee McClain) White.
Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Brown; loving mother of Mike (Michelle) Kerschbaum, Jennifer (Brent) Kremnitzer, David (Kerrie) Brown, and Steve (Courtney) Brown; cherished grandmother of Joe Singer, Stephanie Cherveny, William “Bubba” Cherveny, Andrew Martinez, Kollin Salazar, Kaitlyn Kerschbaum, and Taylor Brown; proud great grandmother of Rowan, Vivian, and Callan; dear brother of the late Bob (late Lois) White; loved aunt, cousin, and friend of many.
Donna was employed as a barber at Kings Row in New Lenox, IL for many years. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Donna will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 3 pm – 8 pm. Funeral services will be on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Kurtz Memorial Chapel at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
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