Doris E. Brown Obituary (1934

Doris E. Brown, 92, of Henry, IL, passed away at 3:00 am, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Henry with Father Michael Schaab officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Henry, IL. Visitation will be Monday, July 27, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church and also one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Lighted Way Association, LaSalle, IL, or to her church, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Henry. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry are assisting the family with services. Doris was born July 9, 1934, in Clarksville, AK, the daughter of Roy H. and Daisy Helen (Campbell) Hook. She married Phillip W. Brown on November 25, 1954, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Champaign, IL. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2017, in Henry, IL. She is survived by her daughters, Marsha Klein, Angie (Tim) Smith, and Tricia (Dan) Bogner, all of Henry; her son-in-law Mike Steele of Henry; and her brother Louis (Pam) Hook of Lady Lake, FL. She was Mema to eleven grandchildren: Lindsay (Alex) Tarmann, Patrick (Shayna) Steele, Abbey (Kevin) Gorine, Nick (Tiffany) Klein, Cameron Klein, Gabe (Jennie) Smith, Graham (Emily) Smith, Gavin Smith (fiancé Diana Walker), Zackary (Erica) Bogner, Brennan (Courtney) Bogner, and Makenzie (Cody) Pettit, as well as twenty-three great grandchildren: Jack and Madelyn Tarmann; Landon, Saige and Quinn Steele; Sylvie Gorine; Parker and Callen Klein; Cohyn and Brecken Klein; Audrey, Griffin and Grady Smith; Dess, Hattie, Nora, and Matilda Smith; Riley and Avery Bogner; Brooks Bogner; and Benson, Nolan and Jonah Pettit. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Michele Steele; one son, Stephen; one son-in-law, Stephen Klein; her sister, Bertha Towery; four brothers, William Hook, Roy Hook, Jr., Bobby Hook, and Jerry Hook; and two great grandchildren, Phillip and Emma Tarmann. Doris was a member of St. Mary's Church in Henry, IL. She began working at an insurance agency after graduating from high school and continued working there until her first child was born. After that, she worked part time for the agency from home and also typed papers for U of I students in an effort to help support their family while Phil was a full time student at U of I in addition to also working full time at night. Doris devoted her life to her family. As a stay-at-home mom, she was the steady, nurturing force behind her family and was known for her unmatched organizational skills. She began working as a bookkeeper in 1972 for Henry-Senachwine High School, later transitioning to the Henry-Senachwine District bookkeeper. She completed Accounting classes at ICC as well as self teaching to transition from manual bookkeeping to computer-based bookkeeping. After retiring in 1996, she provided bookkeeping services from home for King’s House as well as working from home for an accountant during tax season. She and her husband spent many hours volunteering at Calvary Cemetery in Henry. Her family was her pride and joy and her happiest times were when she was surrounded by them. Her interests included playing cards, gardening, yard work, and playing tennis. She also enjoyed her time with her coffee group. The family would like to thank her wonderful caregivers at Country Comfort Retirement Home in Henry and at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Online condolence may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.