Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Obit of Michael Joseph Brauman

Michael Joseph Brauman, aged 52, of Forrest died Monday, April 29th, 2019. Cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10:00 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Chatsworth, with Rev. David Sabel officiating. A celebration of life luncheon will be held following the service. Visitation will be held on Friday May 3rd, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, with a Rosary Service at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his children. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Chatsworth is handling the arrangements. He was born December 7th, 1966, in Fairbury, the son of Gary and Peg (Froelich) Brauman. . He married Misty Perkins on August 12, 1995. Mike is survived by his daughter, Jaylyn Brauman (Michael Meredith) of Chatsworth and his son, Jaxon Brauman (Alex Bettenhausen) of Champaign, his mother, Peg Brauman of Forrest; two brothers, Eric (Karri) Brauman of Linn Creek, MO, and Matt (Laura) Brauman of Fairbury; seven nephews, Seth, Jared, Zachary, Matthew, Alex, Kyle, and Ryan; aunts and uncles, Lynne and Ray Grigsby of Downers Grove and Gene and Carol Froelich of Piper City; many loving cousins, family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Brauman, grandparents Ernie and Susie Brauman and Edward and Dolores Froelich, uncle Richard Froelich, and one cousin, Brian Grigsby. Mike graduated from FSW high school in 1985 and attended Parkland College in Champaign. He was an over-the-road truck driver for Dibble Trucking. He was also a volunteer firefighter and first responder for the Chatsworth Fire Protection District from 1996-2002. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and NASCAR. His favorite pastime was spending time with his children at the cabin on the Vermilion River. Many weekends were spent around the campfire, fishing, and just hanging out.
Michael Joseph Brauman

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