Michael Gerard Brown Sr.

Michael Gerard Brown Sr. obituary, Lawrence, KS

Michael Gerard Brown Sr.

Michael Brown Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 12, 2026.
Michael Gerard Brown Sr.

Private family services for Michael Gerard Brown Sr. 68, Lawrence, will take place at a later date.

He died Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home where he resided with his brother.

Michael was born September 21, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Wilbur Ray and Mary Margaret Brown. He received this GED while he was in the Army National Guard.

He married Theresa Marie Baird, April 7, 1978, in Bonner Springs, KS, at the Bonner Springs Baptist Church, they later divorced on May 31, 1996. Whom survives on still with a great amount of love remaining.

Other survivors include brother, Richard Brown, Sister, Leona Alpar, Brother Mark Brown, Sons. Joshua Brown and Michael Brown Jr, Daughters, Carmen Brown and Rachel Brown; 9 grand children, Jazzmine Brown, Vanessa Brown, Noah Brown, Devina Brown (Brookens), Anthony Brown-Henley, Derek Brown (Ben Brookens) Adam Brown (August Brookens), Dallas Brown, and Colin Brown; 2 great grand children, Livianna Hernandez, and Aryella Hernandez.

A brother Ronald Brown and sister Frances Bryant whom he is joining in Heaven.

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Jeremy & Monique Kidd

January 28, 2026

Our condolences to the Brown family, Mike was definitely a great neighbor and friend. Our prayers are with his children and family.

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