Mount Pleasant – Mary Lou Braun, 75, passed away in her home on Friday, October 3, 2008. She was born in Racine on May 28, 1933, daughter of the late Walter and Stella (nee: Chuzells) Lidberg. On June 25, 1960 she was united in marriage to Frank R. Braun at St. Rose Catholic Church. Mary Lou had been a Racine county resident all of her life. Mary Lou was a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, and devoutly prayed the rosary every day. She was a former member of Holy Name. Mary Lou was an avid bowler, and won many trophies over the years. She also loved to play the piano and sing in choir, and had a peculiar fondness for pelicans. Marylou was a devoted wife and mother that did everything for her family every single day of her life with happiness and joy. Marylou also made friends with everyone she met so easy and effortlessly. Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband, Frank; and their children, Debbie (Mark) Cecchini of Raymond, Tom (Shelli) Braun of Mount Pleasant, Dr. Richard (Debby) Braun of Simpsonville, South Carolina, John Braun of Burlington, William (Priscilla) Braun of Racine, Nancy (Jay Shwaiko) Braun of Austin, Texas, Joe (Angela) Braun, and Karl (Nicki Skubal) Braun both of Mount Pleasant; grandchildren, Nicole and Ryan Cecchini of Raymond, Rachel, Rebecca, and Emily Braun of South Carolina; Nathaniel and Britney Braun of Racine; brother, Walter Lidberg, Jr. of North Carolina; many other relatives and good friends. Funeral services will be held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3126 95th Street, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family in the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. (www.alzfdn.org)
Nancy Braun says
My mom was an amazing woman who I had learned so much from. She would always laugh with me, and she had a million stories to tell us all . I’m so happy that I got to hear her voice on a weekly basis ; I will certainly miss those calls .I know that she is watching over us, so that is what makes me smile.
jay shwaiko says
After meeting Mary Lou a few years ago , I realized she lived up to the reputation that Nancy had portrayed to me. Mary Lou was always smiling and laughing . She knitted several scarves for me that I cherish dearly . I will miss our chats on the phone and her funny sense of humor . Trips to the cabin were always alot of fun . I’m glad to have all the great memories of our times together . I miss her very much .
tom braun says
Wow Mom nine years ago was our last mothers day together. Thank you for being my mother and being great also. You and dad gave me common sense, joy and my personality that has served me well. I think about you every day and am thankful for the years we shared together. God bless you I lo ve you! Happy mothers day.