Richard “Lynnie” Brown, 57, of the Pines, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Michigan City.

He was born October 20, 1951 in Birmingham, Ala., the son of Arnold Edward and Barbara (Hamlin) Brown, both of whom preceded him in death.

Lynnie is survived by three sons, Christopher Brown of Ky., Mark Brown and Lucas Brown, both of the Pines.; six siblings, Ronald Brown, of Md., Joan Zugel, of Valparaiso, Leona Coleman, of Lafayette, Deanna Brown of Chesterton, Rebecca Brown Lloyd, of Portage and Toni Brown of Chesterton and many nieces and nephews.

Lynnie belonged to the Lake County Painters Local, being an industrial painter by trade.

A private family service will be held.

Memorials may be given to the American Liver Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of White-Love Funeral Home, 252, S. 2nd Street, Chesterton.

Posted 6/12/2009