Barbara F. Brown

Barbara F. Brown, nee Hick, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died March 7, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 31, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jenni (Kevin) Reeves and Michelle Keim; her three grandchildren, Kylie (Brendan Harms) Keim Voss, Kiara (Tarice McKinney Jr.) Reeves, and Cheyenne Reeves; her siblings, Marcia Phillips, Janna (Frank) Lundak, Margaret (Bob) Starke, Fr. Mike Coleman, Sister Sheri Coleman, Sue (Dennis) Kane; Step Mother, Mary Hick; dear friend, Gary Sotolar; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Donald "Skip" Brown; her parents Russell and Arleen (nee Brinkmann) Hick; and her first husband, Leonard V. “Lonnie” Keim.

There was nothing that Barb loved more than enjoying time with her children and grandchildren, along with all of her family & friends. She enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, listening to Elvis Presley music, doing word searches, and playing Mad Libs. She was a nurturing soul who always put the needs of others above her own. She was an avid animal lover, having many sweet cats and dogs over the years. Additionally, she had one of the most vibrant and silliest personalities, always making others smile. We would like to extend a very special thank you to all of her amazing care givers and companions at Hope Home Care, Senior Path Advocates, and PSOP!

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:

Waterloo Senior CenterMemory Care Home Solutions - St. LouisHelping Strays of Monroe County

Visitation:

10 AM to 1 PM Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:

1 PM Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Interment will follow at Palmier Cemetery in Columbia, IL