Margaret Braundmeier

Margaret “Ovetia” Braundmeier, 95, passed away peacefully in her home on January 29, 2024 with her family beside her.

She was born on April 16, 1928, in Equality, IL, the daughter of the late Clyde & Marie (Rodgers) Raymer.

Ovetia married LeRoy Braundmeier on April 16, 1947 (on her birthday) in Alton, Illinois. LeRoy was the love of her life and they experienced 43 wonderful years together before he preceded her in death on May 18, 1989. Roy Braundmeier, their oldest son, also preceded her in death on January 1, 2017.

Ovetia and LeRoy enjoyed bowling in separate leagues as well as a Saturday night couple league. Ovetia kept up the bowling tradition joining several women leagues after LeRoy passed. Her other passions included painting every wall in their house (several times over) and gardening. She also was an accomplished seamstress and had a home business (Ovetia’s Alterations) for several years.

Ovetia is survived by two daughters and a son, Donna (Gary) Triplett of Godfrey, Vicky (Gary) Eberlin of Wood River, Kevin Braundmeier of Wood River and daughter-in-law, Lynda Braundmeier of Edwardsville. She was blessed with nine grandchildren and spouse, Jeremy (Brittany) Yates, Justin Stanley, Courtney (Jeremy) Yates, Corisa Wood, Jordan Braundmeier, Jennifer (Jason) Kuhn, Sonja Werner, Michael Braundmeier, Jason (Kaleigh) Short, along with 19 great-grandchildren.

Ovetia had a very full and rewarding 95 years, blessed by a wonderful husband, her four children and many lady friends, including her best friend, Alex Hoehn. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Visitation will continue from 9:30 am until time of services at 10:30 am on Friday, February 2. Mark Thomas officiating. 

Obit Provided By:
Mark's Mortuary