Dorothy Agnes Braun

DOROTHY AGNES BRAUN, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 am, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at La Bella of Freeburg.

She was born to the late Lawrence and Hazel (nee Heinz) Stork on March 6, 1933, in Walsh, Illinois.

Dorothy married Harold “Red” C. Braun on November 22, 1951, at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Walsh, Illinois; he preceded her in death on May 1, 2018.

Dorothy loved spending time with God and family first. Her most treasured times were with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-granddaughter. She would always ask about the next time we would be together. Dorothy loved playing cards and bingo with family and friends, where laughter and friendly competition were always part of the fun. She also found great joy in quilting, creating beautiful handmade pieces that will be treasured for generations. A devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Dorothy proudly cheered them on through every season.

She was a member of St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois, and she served as President of the Altar Society for many years.

Survivors:

5 Children: 

 Paulette Buch Miller Auburn, IL

 Catherine Roche Ohlau Red Bud, IL 

 Richard (Beverly) Braun Shattuc, IL

 Diane (Bruce Uchtman) Smith Columbia, IL

 Theresa (Mark) Schoenbeck Evansville, IL

1 Brother-in-Law:

 Merle Liefer Belleville, IL

12 Grandchildren: Jason Buch, Alycia (Mike) Gillock, Andrea (Erich) Buch, Aimee (Mike) Roche-Voss, Valerie (Chad) Crafton, Logan (Lyndsay) Roche, Regina (Travis) Heller, Chad (Beth) Braun, Nick (Kandice) Moore, Tori (Brad) Hargrave, Josh (Audrey) Schoenbeck, and Ryan Schoenbeck

25 Great Grandchildren

1 Great-Great Granddaughter

Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: 

   Parents, Husband, 4 Brothers – Ralph Stork, Gerald Stork, George Stork, and Vernon Stork, 1 Sister – Maggie Liefer

Funeral Mass:

 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 26, 2026

 St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Officiating: 

 Fr. Iuvenis Iheme

 Fr. Charles Anyaoku

Interment: 

 St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery

 Walsh, Illinois

Visitation: 

 Monday– 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

 Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

 Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

 St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Memorials: 

 Masses

 St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery Fund

 Southern Illinois Hospice