Irma C. Braun, nee Laurent, 96, of Red Bud, IL, died May 29, 2024, at her home in Red Bud, IL. She was born February 22, 1928, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her children Dennis Lee (Donna) Braun, Ronald (Mary) Braun, Gerald Braun, Donna (Michael) Mollet, Richard Braun (Carla Wirth), Elaine Braun, and Sandra (Dennis) Melliere; daughter-in-law David (Mary) Braun; grandchildren Christopher Braun, Casey (Jonathan) Koester, Kurt Braun, Keith Braun, Jamie (Pat) Carroll, Jarrod (Jennifer) Braun, Kyle Krebel, Julie Krebel, Brandon (Erica Struckhoff) Melliere, and Stefanie Melliere; great grandchildren Olivia Koester, Parker Koester, Katelynn, William, and Spencer Braun, and Amelia & Evie Carroll; sisters Carm (Marshall) Brewer, Roberta Laurent, and Joyce (Michael) Klickovich; sister-in-law Doris Laurent; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband Edwin B. Braun; son David L. Braun; brothers Milton (Annamarie) Laurent and Robert Laurent; and sister Vera (Edward) Birke.
Irma was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, IL. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Edwin Braun Trucking, Braun Meats, and farming.
Her greatest joy was her family. She enjoyed caring for her many flowers, watching her humming birds, fishing, trips to Vegas to play the slot machines, playing Bingo, and spending time and caring for her family and friends. She was the most selfless, caring person always placing everyone else before herself. She will be greatly missed
As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: American Heart Association or Hospice of Southern Illinois
Visitation:
8:30 AM until time of service Friday, May 31, 2024 at Quernheim Funeral Home
Funeral:
10 AM Friday, May 31, 2024 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
Msgr. Dennis Schaefer officiating
Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO