Elsie M. Branson Obituary
The memory of Elsie M. Branson of Waterloo, Illinois, born in Valmeyer, Illinois, who passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jack E. Branson; her parents, Benjamin Dickneite and Elnora Dickneite; and her siblings, Rosemary Hergenroeder, Bernadine Heider, Dorothy Shoemaker, Leona Burkhardt, Catherine Gilbert, Emma Diemert, Eileen Goldschmidt, Marie Yount, Ben Jr., Raymond, Sylvester, George and David.
She is survived by: her children, Timothy J. Branson (Mary A.) and Julie A. Potts (Troy E.); her grandchildren, Tara N. Johnson (Billy), Amanda Schweigert (Chris), Max E. Hiller and Amber Goldschmith (Shaun); her great grandchildren, Cody E. Johnson, Jack L. Johnson, Gideon Schweigert and Breanna M. Johnson; and her siblings-in-law, Ray Shoemaker, Gerry Dickneite and Polly Dickneite. She is also survived by nieces; nephews; and cousins.
As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: American Cancer Society.
