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▰ Melvin John Braker

Died February 05, … More Information
Melvin John Braker, a resident of New Berlin, Illinois for decades, died February 5, 2010 in New Berlin, Illinois at the age of 88.
Obituary published: February 06, 2010 in "State J-R"

▰ Lyuba Braker

Died April 02, … More Information
Lyuba Braker, born November 20, 1920 went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2016 in Wilmette, Illinois. Lyuba was 95.

▰ Lawrence W Braker

Died April 20, … More Information
Lawrence W Braker, age 80 of Springfield, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 20, 1997.
Obituary published: April 21, 1997 in "State J-R"

▰ Lawrence W Braker

Died April 19, … More Information
Lawrence W Braker, age 80 of Springfield, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Lawrence April 19, 1997.
Obituary published: April 20, 1997 in "State J-R"

▰ Lawrence W Braker

Died April 18, … More Information
Lawrence W Braker, of Springfield, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on April 18, 1997. Lawrence was 80.
Obituary published: April 19, 1997 in "State J-R"

▰ Harland R Braker

Died September 22, … More Information
Harland R Braker, of Illinois, born in La Porte, Indiana, entered Heaven's gates on September 22, 2007. Harland was 59.
Obituary published: September 23, 2007 in "Journal Star"

▰ Eva L Braker

Died July 17, … More Information
Eva L Braker, born July 7, 1924 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her July 17, 2014 in Morton, Illinois. Eva was 90. Tags: #Indianapolis #Sherman #Minnie #Cline #Peoria #Deer #High #Clarence #Braker #Pekin #Leslie #Cheryl #Wolfe #Eureka #Michael #Roanoke #Clint #Kilpatrick #Benson #Rachel #Siegle #Washington #Dustin #Kyle #Kaitlynn #Jesse #Robert #Esther #Mildred #Caterpillar #General #Schrock #Post #First #Bank #Commerce #Knapp- #Cremation #Morton #Mount
Obituary: Deer Creek -- Eva L. Braker, 90, of Deer Creek, passed away on 17, 2014 at Unity Point Methodist Medical in Peoria.
She was born on 7, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Sherman Edward and Minnie Wallen Cline. Her family moved to Peoria and later to Deer Creek when she was very young. She graduated from Deer Creek High School as salutatorian of the class of 1941, after being promoted early.
She married Clarence Jerry Braker on 2, 1948 in Pekin. He passed away on 19, 1986.
Surviving are her two children, Leslie (Gynith) Braker of Pekin; Cheryl (Paul) Wolfe of Eureka; five grandchildren, Michael (Kelly) Wolfe of Roanoke; Clint (Jennifer Kilpatrick) Wolfe of Benson; Rachel (James) Siegle of Washington; Dustin (Sarah) Braker of Pekin; Kyle Braker of Pekin; and one great granddaughter, Kaitlynn Wolfe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Jesse Wolfe; two brothers, Sherman Cline Jr and Robert Cline; and two sisters, Esther Cronk and Mildred Hudson.
Eva worked outside the home as an administrative assistant nearly all of her adult life, starting at Caterpillar during WWII. She later worked at General Telephone, Schrock Fertilizer, the Deer Creek Post Office and the First National Bank Building in Peoria, which later became Commerce Bank.
Over the years, Eva enjoyed working crossword puzzles, cooking, sewing, quilting, square dancing, and china painting, but she especially enjoyed spending time with her family, including sharing many memorable vacations with her children and grandchildren. She was a wonderful, caring mother and grandmother, with a generous giving spirit. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on 21 at Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial of ashes will be held in Mount Zion in Deer Creek at a later date.


Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donors choice.

▰ Clara M (Meiss) Braker

Died December 04, … More Information
Clara M (Meiss) Braker, age 80 of Roanoke, Illinois, entered eternal life December 4, 2000.
Obituary published: December 05, 2000 in "Joplin Globe (MO)"

▰ Clara M (Meiss) Braker

Died December 04, … More Information
Clara M (Meiss) Braker, of Roanoke, Illinois, passed from this life on December 4, 2000. Clara was 80.
Obituary published: December 05, 2000 in "Journal Star"

▰ Dale E Braken

Died July 09, … More Information
Dale E Braken, 70, of Peoria, Illinois departed this life July 9, 2018.
Obituary published: July 10, 2018 in "Journal Star"

▰ Randall R Brakemeyer

Died November 18, … More Information
Randall R Brakemeyer, born November 16, 1950 passed from this life on November 18, 2014 in Godfrey, Illinois. Randall was 64.

▰ Walter G Brakeman

Died September 15, … More Information
Walter G Brakeman, age 80 of Illinois, born in Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 15, 2002.
Obituary published: September 16, 2002 in "Kewanee S-C"

▰ Walter G Brakeman

Died September 15, … More Information
Walter G Brakeman, of Illinois, born in Michigan, entered Heaven's gates on September 15, 2002. Walter was 80.
Obituary published: September 16, 2002 in "Journal Star"

▰ Ruth C (Meaker) Brakeman

Died August 26, … More Information
Ruth C (Meaker) Brakeman, 82, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2001 in Toulon, Illinois.
Obituary published: August 27, 2001 in "Kewanee S-C (IL)"

▰ Ruth C (Meaker) Brakeman

Died August 25, … More Information
On August 25, 2001, Ruth C (Meaker) Brakeman, 82 of Toulon, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: August 26, 2001 in "Journal Star"

▰ Velma J Brakel

Died April 02, … More Information
Velma J Brakel, born December 12, 1928 died on April 2, 2015 in Liberyville, Illinois. Velma was 86. Tags: #Henrietta #Wigent #Lakeview #School #Battle #Michigan #University #East #Libertyville #Ladies #Board #Directors #National #Daughters #American #Ansel #Chapter #Cook #Library #Oregon- #Trails #Lotte #Brakel #Wooton #Lynn #Chaumont #Mittie #Paul #Severinsen #Lindenhurst #Rooney #Kingman #Bruce #Irwin #Waterford #Beyersdorf #Wheeling #Francis #Padraic #Sean #Meris #Alida #Claire #Matthew #Kelsey #Kiralyn #Maddisen #Olivia #Lois #Hommerding #Gene #Janice #Daniel #Noon #Burnett- #Milwaukee #Highland #Park
Obituary: Velma Jean Brakel, 86, passed away at Vista Medical East in Waukegan, IL on , 2, 2015. She was born 12, 1928 in Battle Creek, MI to Maynard H. Wigent and Henrietta Lotte Wigent and had attended Lakeview High School in Battle Creek and Michigan State University in East Lansing. Velma had been a Libertyville resident since 1963 and was an enthusiastic golfer and genealogist. She was a member of the Libertyville Riverside Ladies League having served on the Board of Directors, the National Association of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served on the Ansel B. Cook Chapter of the D.A.R. She was a genealogy volunteer at Cook Memorial Library helping people to research their family trees. Velma was also a member of the Oregon-California Trails Association and her favorite hobby was doing computer research on the Wigent, Lotte, Brakel and Wooton family histories and also enjoyed photography. Surviving are her 5 children, Lynn (Charles) Chaumont of Mittie, LA, Paul (Janet Severinsen) Brakel of Lindenhurst, IL, Ann Rooney of Kingman, AZ, Bruce (Diana Irwin) Brakel of Waterford, MI and Jon (Becky Beyersdorf) of Wheeling, IL; 10 grandchildren, Francis, Padraic, Sean, Meris, Alida, Claire, Matthew, Kelsey, Kiralyn and Maddisen; a great-granddaughter, Olivia and by her sister, Lois Wigent Hommerding. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene in 2012, by her daughter, Janice and also by her grandson, Daniel. A visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at Noon on , 10, 2015 at Burnett-Dane Ltd., 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.), Libertyville. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of ones choice.

▰ Daniel Gene Brakel

Died October 03, … More Information
Daniel Gene Brakel went into the presence of the Lord on October 3, 2001 in Grayslake, Illinois.
Obituary published: October 04, 2001 in "News Sun"

▰ Daniel Gene Brakel

Died October 02, … More Information
Daniel Gene Brakel went into the presence of the Lord on October 2, 2001 in Grayslake, Illinois.
Obituary published: October 03, 2001 in "News Sun"

▰ Daniel Gene Brakel

Died October 03, … More Information
Daniel Gene Brakel passed away October 3, 2001 in Grayslake, Illinois.
Obituary published: October 04, 2001 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Daniel Gene Brakel

Died October 02, … More Information
Daniel Gene Brakel went into the presence of the Lord on October 2, 2001 in Grayslake, Illinois.
Obituary published: October 03, 2001 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Ruth Ellen (Robinson) Brakebill

Died June 27, … More Information
Ruth Ellen (Robinson) Brakebill, of Illinois, born in St Louis, Missouri, entered eternal life June 27, 2004. Ruth was 67.
Obituary published: June 28, 2004 in "Journal Star"

▰ Phillip L Brakebill

Died December 06, … More Information
Phillip L Brakebill passed away peacefully December 6, 2004, at his home in Peoria, Illinois. He was 62.
Obituary published: December 07, 2004 in "Journal Star"

▰ Megan Rae (Mcclain) Brakebill

Died May 16, … More Information
On May 16, 2019, Megan Rae (Mcclain) Brakebill, 39 of Peoria, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: May 17, 2019 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mace Brakebill

Died September 21, … More Information
Mace Brakebill, of Peoria, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on September 21, 2013. Mace was 49.
Obituary published: September 22, 2013 in "Journal Star"

▰ M Joann (Kesler) Brakebill

Died December 27, … More Information
M Joann (Kesler) Brakebill, age 72 of Peoria Heights, Illinois, entered eternal life December 27, 2009.
Obituary published: December 28, 2009 in "Journal Star"

▰ John Sr "Jack" Brakebill

Died January 07, … More Information
John Sr "Jack" Brakebill, age 70 of Pekin, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 7, 2011.
Obituary published: January 08, 2011 in "Journal Star"

▰ John G Brakebill, Sr

Died January 06, … More Information
John G Brakebill, Sr , born July 12, 1940 died January 6, 2011 in Pekin, Illinois. John was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Barbara Stear, Judy Morris, Laura Carpentier ( Nell ), Red & Tula Osborn, Linda Williams, Richard Brakebill, Dave Mulligan

▰ Doris E (Mcelvain) Brakebill

Died May 14, … More Information
Doris E (Mcelvain) Brakebill, age 92 of Peoria, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on May 14, 2010.
Obituary published: May 15, 2010 in "Journal Star"

▰ Doris E Brakebill

Died May 12, … More Information
Doris E Brakebill, born December 15, 1917 passed away peacefully May 12, 2010 in Peoria, Illinois. Doris was 92.

▰ Trevor Lee Brake

Died May 10, … More Information
Trevor Lee Brake, age 0 of Benton, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 10, 2009.
Obituary published: May 11, 2009 in "BentonEveningN"

▰ Timothy R Brake

Died July 24, … More Information
Timothy R Brake, born October 15, 1966 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 24, 2014 in Albion, Illinois. Timothy was 47.

▰ Ruth Ellen (Austin) Brake

Died September 19, … More Information
Ruth Ellen (Austin) Brake, a resident of Decatur, Illinois for decades, died September 19, 1999 in Decatur, Illinois at the age of 85.
Obituary published: September 20, 1999 in "Decatur H&R"

▰ Robert E Brake

Died July 26, … More Information
Robert E Brake, age 77 of McLeansboro, Illinois, departed this life Sunday July 26, 2002.
Obituary published: July 27, 2002 in "Register-News"

▰ Robert Brake

Died July 26, … More Information
Robert Brake, age 77 of McLeansboro, Illinois, departed this life Sunday July 26, 2002.
Obituary published: July 27, 2002 in "Daily Register"

▰ Phyllis Jean Brake

Died September 18, … More Information
Phyllis Jean Brake, age 47 of Dahlgren, Illinois, passed from this life on September 18, 1999.
Obituary published: September 19, 1999 in "Evansville Courier (IN)"

▰ Mary (Tapscott) Brake

Died October 03, … More Information
Mary (Tapscott) Brake, age 87 of Silvis, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 3, 1998.
Obituary published: October 04, 1998 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Madonna (Dale) Brake

Died January 15, … More Information
Madonna (Dale) Brake, 92, of Mt Vernon, Illinois, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 15, 2018.
Obituary published: January 16, 2018 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Leonard Daniel Brake

Died March 16, … More Information
Leonard Daniel Brake, age 74 of Illinois, born in Prue, Kansas, departed this life Sunday March 16, 2004.
Obituary published: March 17, 2004 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Kenneth Eugene Brake

Died October 22, … More Information
Kenneth Eugene Brake, age 84 of Illinois, born in Chautaqua, Kansas, passed from this life on October 22, 2012.
Obituary published: October 23, 2012 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Judith K Brake

Died July 01, … More Information
Judith K Brake, born July 20, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 1, 2015 in Venice, Illinois. Judith was 68. Tags: #Macomb #Illinois #Robert
Obituary: Judith was born on 20, 1946 and passed away on , 1, 2015. Judith was a resident of Venice, Illinois at the time of passing. Judith was formerly from Macomb, Illinois. Judith was married to Robert.

▰ Harvey R Brake

Died December 29, … More Information
Harvey R Brake, of Dahlgren, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he December 29, 2002. Harvey was 85.
Obituary published: December 30, 2002 in "Daily Register"

▰ Harry N Brake

Died November 05, … More Information
Harry N Brake passed away peacefully November 5, 2001, at his home in Galesburg, Illinois. He was 86.
Obituary published: November 06, 2001 in "Register-Mail"

▰ Harold R Brake

Died March 15, … More Information
Harold R Brake, of Illinois, born in Peru, Kansas, passed away peacefully March 15, 2012. Harold was 78.
Obituary published: March 16, 2012 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Harold R Brake

Died March 13, … More Information
Harold R Brake, of Illinois, born in Kansas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 13, 2012. Harold was 77.
Obituary published: March 14, 2012 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Gertrude E (Goin) Brake

Died May 10, … More Information
Gertrude E (Goin) Brake, of Dahlgren, Illinois, joined the Lord May 10, 2002. Gertrude was 83.
Obituary published: May 11, 2002 in "Register-News"

▰ Evelyn L Brake

Died March 22, … More Information
Evelyn L Brake, born October 28, 1919 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 22, 2015 in Galesburg, Illinois. Evelyn was 95. Tags: #Harry
Obituary: Evelyn was born on 28, 1919 and passed away on , 22, 2015. Evelyn was a resident of Galesburg, Illinois at the time of passing. Evelyn was married to Harry.

▰ Evelyn Mary Schweppe Brake

Died January 08, … More Information
Evelyn Mary Schweppe Brake, born November 2, 1936 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 8, 2015 in Collinsville, Illinois. Evelyn was 78. Tags: #Anderson #Maryville #Highland #Illinois #Otto #Laura #Bircher #Lester #Walter #Brake #Douglas #United #Union #Catholic #Greenville #Paul #Church #Collinsville #Mark #Stephanie #Barbara #Chuck #Swansea #Belleville #Roger #Deborah #Shubuta #Mississippi #Schweppe #Caseyville #Sandy #Mike #Debbie #Rhonda #Stennett #Karen #Frey #Troy #Alissa #Jamie #Eric #Katie #Kyle #Adam #Jonathan #Bryan #Angel #Victoria #Harold #Darius #Shyla #Ericka #Willis #Jennings #Colorado #Elva #Duane #Patricia #Carla #Irwin #Glen #Road #Vandalia #Father #Arisman #School
Obituary: Evelyn Mary Schweppe Brake, 78, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away at 1:00 a.m. on , 8, 2015 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born 2, 1936 in Highland, Illinois, a daughter of the late Otto and Laura (Jakel) Bircher. She married Lester W. Schweppe Sr. on 26, 1958, later divorcing and he passed away on 19, 2008. She then married Walter Bucky Brake on 20, 1996 and he passed away on 18, 2009. She retired from McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis after 20 years of dedicated services in the office. She was a member of the United Transportation Union Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Greenville and formerly of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville. She was very devoted and faithful to her faith and her children and grandchildren, always praying for others and reciting the rosary. She enjoyed her days of sewing, reading and working puzzles and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her family and friends. She is survived by six children and their spouses, Mark and Stephanie Schweppe of Collinsville, Barbara and Chuck Heinzl of Swansea, Lester Schweppe Jr. of Belleville, Roger and Deborah Schweppe of Shubuta, Mississippi, Ron Schweppe of Caseyville and Sandy and Tim OKeefe of Collinsville; three step-children and their spouses, Mike and Debbie Brake of Collinsville, Rhonda and Tim Stennett of Collinsville and Karen and Dan Frey of Troy; fifteen grandchildren, Alissa, Jamie, Eric and his wife, Katie, Kyle, Adam, Jonathan, Bryan, Angel, Jo-Lynn, Laura, Victoria, Harold, Darius, Shyla and Ericka; many great grandchildren; step-grandchildren; step-great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Willis Red Jennings of Colorado Springs, Colorado; other extended family and friends. Our beloved mother and grandmother will forever be missed and never forgotten. In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Elva Jennings; a brother, Duane Bircher and two daughters-in-law, Patricia Schweppe and Carla Schweppe. In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon on , 11, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 207 Vandalia in Collinsville on , 12, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 12:00 noon with Father Steve Arisman as celebrant. Burial will be at St. Joseph in Highland. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School or masses and may be accepted at the funeral home.

▰ Ella (Burton) Brake

Died May 18, … More Information
Ella (Burton) Brake, age 80 of Illinois, born in Senath, Missouri, passed away peacefully May 18, 2017.
Obituary published: May 19, 2017 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Edward Earl Brake

Died July 22, … More Information
Edward Earl Brake, 73, of Urbana, Illinois departed this life July 22, 2008.
Obituary published: July 23, 2008 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Edward Earl Brake

Died July 22, … More Information
Edward Earl Brake, age 73 of Urbana, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Edward July 22, 2008.
Obituary published: July 23, 2008 in "CentraliaMS"
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