Obituaries
Peoria-Lois M. Bragg, of Peoria, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Lois was born November 22, 1930 in Peoria, a daughter of Fred E. and Dorothy M. (Daigh) Burgard. She married H. Raymond “Ray” Bragg on June 28, 1952 in Peoria. Ray preceded her in death on September 19, 2011.
Lois is survived by their children, Janet (Ron) Juricic of Morton, Al (Lori Helvick) Bragg of Mapleton, Carolyn (Bob) Nault of Peoria and Brian Bragg of Edelstein, 6 grandchildren, RJ (Kyla) Juricic, Molly (Weston) Walker, Mason Bragg, Abbey (John) Unes, Clayton Bragg and Beau Bragg, as well as 7 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jim Burgard and Dick Burgard, sister, Eileen Combs and grandson, Geoff Nault.
Lois graduated from Manual High School in 1948 where she was a drum majorette in the marching band. She worked at Caterpillar before she and Ray started their family. Lois' family was very important to her throughout her life. She also enjoyed sewing, baking, and playing cards with friends.
Lois was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, where she was involved in the Ladies' Club and funeral luncheon ministry.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at St. Jude Catholic Church. A visitation will begin at 9:30 AM prior to Mass. Fr. Patrick Henehan will officiate and entombment will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
3
Feb
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Funeral Mass
3
Feb
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614