"Mike was such a good friend in school. He was a wonderful artist. He did some artwork for plays in high school. I was in his class and admired him so much for his artistic and musical abilities. I\'m sorry I missed my class reunion last year due to someone else\'s emergency and missed seeing him. The last time I saw him 10 years ago he was still \"Mike\" as I remembered him from high school."
In loving memory of
Michael Dale Brown
May 16, 1951 - July 10, 2010
Michael Dale Brown, 59, died peacefully while sleeping at home on Saturday, July 10, 2010.
Mike was born on May 16, 1951, in Le Mars, Iowa, to Dale and Elaine Brown.
He grew up in Allison, Iowa, and graduated from Allison-Bristow in 1969.
In 1971, he married the late Sonna Koester and they had two children, Thomas Michael and Angela Lynn. The couple later divorced.
He lived in the Chariton area for nineteen years in which he was a city policeman and deputy sheriff for Lucas County and he also worked as an art technician in the marketing department at Hy-Vee.
He moved to Marshfield, Missouri, and held several positions in different companies, including supervisory roles.
In August of 2008, he moved back to his home in Allison and cared for his mother until his death.
Mike loved sports and was an avid Hawkeye fan and especially loved the Chicago Bears and New York Yankees.
Although not an avid golfer, he very much enjoyed anytime he would get the chance to play.
Mike enjoyed music and was a lover of the Beatles. In his earlier years, he played guitar in some rock and roll bands.
Mike was a loving son, father, brother and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike is survived by his son, Thomas (Stacey) of Norwalk, daughter Angela (Rob) of Adel, mother Elaine of Allison, sister Bernita (Ron) Norine of Fort Dodge, brother Dave (Julie) of Nevada, sister Jaime (Calvin) Helmus of Rock Valley, sister Charlene (Steve) Fink of Columbia, South Carolina, grandsons Adam and Alex, granddaughter Lennon, six nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Dale.
Tributes
"Phil and I spent many evenings in the Brown home before graduating from Russell. We hung out there, babysat for Tom many times, and returned to see them after Angie was born. My parents, Harold and Darlene Norris, were teachers and had Mike and Sonna in our home for meals and fun. It is sad to know they are both gone. Our lives are always open to you, Tom and Angie, if you ever want to hear stories and laugh. "
"My sympathy to Mike\'s family. When we were kids we lived nearby and I remember playing hide and go seek. I remember getting lemon drops from Maynard Rash. Mike loved being Mighty Mouse... we had so much fun with all the kids in the neighborhood. I have great memories of fun times."
"I graduation from HS with Mike and just wanted to extend my sympathy to Mike\'s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss."
"good bye old friend, you will be missed. God may have taken your body, but not even He can take your memories."
"My deepest sympathy goes to Mike\'s family and loved ones, especially Elaine. I haven\'t seen Mike since he was a boy but remember all the Brown children and the time we spent in their home when my husband had his 2nd teaching job. You are all in my prayers and thoughts."
"Mike and my brother Bill were friends and I got to know Mike through him. I was so sorry to read of Mike\'s death. My heart goes out to the family"