Martin W. “Marty” Brown, age 71, of Williamsfield, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Robert L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois surrounded by his family.
Marty was born on January 2, 1954, in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Arlis and Cheryl (Mahar) Brown. He attended and graduated from Williamsfield High School in the class of 1972. He married Christine Mattson on August 14, 2006 in Galena, Illinois.
Surviving is his wife Christine of Williamsfield, Illinois; two sons: Matt (Allison) Brown of Williamsfield, Illinois and Dan (Alexsia) Brown of Williamsfield, Illinois; grandchildren: Aubrey, Eli, Ella, Camden, and Hailey. Also surviving are Christine’s Children: Curt (Sarah) and Kyle; her grandchildren: Madison, Grace, Maggie, and Willow. His siblings: Gretchen Brown of Elkhart, Indiana and Tamra (Gary) Smith of Dahinda, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, Harold Allen Brown and one brother, Dave Brown.
Marty lived his life within a few miles of Williamsfield. He loved farming, especially working with his cows, and was always proud of never having had a “real job” his entire life. He also loved stopping by local businesses to catch up on the latest news and pester their employees.
When he wasn’t out and about, he welcomed all people young and old to drop by his place. He was a sounding board for many of those people and enjoyed laughing about life with them.
Those who spent time with Marty will no doubt miss the easy conversations and laughs. We know we will.
A celebration of life will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his farm. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with his wishes. Memorials may be made to the Williamsfield Parks Association in Williamsfield, Illinois. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
