Michael R. Brown

Michael R. Brown, age 56, of Brookfield. Beloved father of Andrew Brown, dear son of Robert and Joyce Brown, brother of Lori (Scott) Barnes and Tom (Valerie Beach) Brown, uncle of Dan and Cody Barnes. Visitation Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Private. Mike’s love of animals led him to a longtime career as a Brookfield Zoo Keeper. A graduate of Marquette University and UIC, Mike was an avid reader. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037 or the Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com