Keith W. Brownsey, 85, of Streator passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence in Streator surrounded by his family..

  Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Solon-Telford Funeral Home, Streator. The rosary will be recited at 5:45 P.M.

  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 407 S. Park St, Streator. Msgr. Brian Brownsey will officiate.

  Burial will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Streator. Pallbearers will be Chelsea and Tanner Schultz, Elliann and Matthew Davis, Austin and Tanya Chalkey, Gracie Chalkey and Isaac Hawkins.

  Born January 12, 1941 in Streator he was the son of Alfred and Hazel (Spencer) Brownsey. He married Marilyn (Lux) Brownsey on June 23, 1962 at St. Anthony Church in Streator.

  He is survived by a son, Msgr. Brian Brownsey of Champaign; a daughter, Beth (Dale) Chalkey of Naperville; grandchildren, Austin (Tanya) Chalkey, Chelsea (Tanner) Schultz, Elliann (Matthew) Davis, Gracie Chalkey and great grandchild Ford Schultz all of Naperville; a brother, Kenneth (Barbara) Brownsey of Land O’ Lakes, Florida and several nieces and nephews also survive.

  He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; his parents and a brother, Dean (Betty) Brownsey.

  Born and raised in Streator, he attended local grade schools and graduated from Streator High School, Class of 1959.

  Keith worked at Owens Illinois for 36 years as a Bottle Machine Operator.

  He was a member of the Msgr. George A. Dzuryo Knights of Columbus Council #790 and the 4th Degree Streator Assembly 2109 of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #591 of Streator.

  Keith was a longtime member of the former St. Anthony’s Church and currently belonged to St. Michael the Archangel Church. As a convert to the Catholic faith he proudly served as RCIA team member and on the bereavement and building committees of his church.

  Keith loved all kinds of nature and outdoor life. He especially enjoyed snowmobiling with his wife in Wisconsin and some of his fondest memories were of hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. Keith was known for telling stories, many of which his grandchildren actually believed. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. The family gladly honors one of Keith’s final wishes which is to express our profound thanks to his and our mother’s caregiver, Brenda Kinkin.

  Memorials may be directed to St. Michael the Archangel Church.