Marvin W. Brands, 94 of Arlington Heights IL, formerly of Crete, IL. Dear husband of the late Lorraine nee Heldt. Loving Father of Marian (Donald) Meinheit , Edward (Patricia) , and Donald (Candace). Dear Grandfather of Janet Meinheit, Lara (Phil) Miller, Steven (Andrea) Brands, and Laura (Christophe) Leulier. Fond Great Grandfather of Amanda Meinheit, Sophie Miller, Grant Miller, Greta Miller, Charlotte Brands, Julia Brands, Olivia Leulier and Johanna Leulier. Preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister Alice, 4 brothers; Wilmer, Norbert, Lawrence and Leo. Graveside service to be held April 8, 2015 at 11am at Skyline Cemetery on Monee. In lieu of flowers, donations to Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson, IL. , St Peter Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, or Honor Flight, Chicago appreciated. To sign guestbook www.hirschfuneralhome.com Hirsch funeral home, West End, 708-748-3800. Service Information Cemetery Skyline Memorial Park Govenors Hwy & Cicero Ave. Monee,, IL 60449 -->