Arnold L. Brothers

Arnold "Arnie" Lee Brothers, 90, of Beecher, IL, peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023, after valiantly fighting through numerous health challenges. Arnie was born on February 22, 1933, to Louis and Mable Brothers in White County, IL. As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Army and went on to courageously serve in Korea as part of the mine sweeping team on the front lines of combat. Once back stateside, Arnie began a career as a driver with Pace Bus in Chicago. He reached a milestone achievement of hitting the four-million-mile mark with zero accidents in a career, spanning over four decades. Once retired, he chose to continue his love of driving while serving the community driving for Eastern Will County’s Senior Services program. Throughout his entire time driving, Arnie enjoyed building relationships with the many passengers on his routes. Arnie was predeceased by his parents; three brothers; his beloved brothers-in-law, Jim Chiolero and Roger Barbero; and children, Melissa, Matthew, and Michelle Brothers. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene; son, Mike (Karen) Brothers; granddaughters, Courtney, Kaylyn, and Olivia Brothers; sister-in-law, Judy Perillo; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher, IL, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 4-7:00pm. A full military honor service will take place at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The American Cancer Society.