Mathias R. Braun

Mathias Raphael Braun, 22 months old, of Carbondale, died at 3:15pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at his home of congestive heart failure. Mathias was born June 14, 2007 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, IL, a son of Jason Alan Braun and Kira Jean (Jack) Braun. Mathias was a special needs child with many challenges, but managed to be very happy through it all. Mathias had a content disposition. He was very aware of his surroundings, laughed easily and often, smiled big smiles, and loved people. He was easy to please, quirky and delightful. Through each physical pain, sickness and hurdle he encountered, God was there in every way to guide Jason and Kira on Mathiass care to bring him comfort again and a good quality of life. Mathias managed to accomplish things that many doctors had said would never happen for him. We are very grateful for the time we had with him to get to know his personality, to experience personally the trustworthiness and miracles of God, and to have the opportunity to watch the Lord come to his rescue over and over. He is survived by his brother and sister- Ethan Gray Braun and Anna-Claire Deanna Braun of Carbondale; maternal grandparents- William Arlie and Deanna Jean Jack of Goreville; paternal grandmother- Wanda Faith Braun of Linton, IN; great-grandmother-Wilda Jean Litton of Marion; uncles Lance Litton, Shawn Jack, Darek Jack, Mark Inman, Jason Verges, Charles Barry, David Braun, Walter Litton, Leroy Jack; aunts, Tamara Jack, Katrina Jack, Heather Verges, Kari Barry, Vicki Landis, Lucille Jack, Virginia Jack, June Jack, Donna Hasse; cousins Josiah Jack, Rachel Jack, Kaitlyn Jack, Rebecca Jack, Lisa Barry and Kyle Barry; other cousins and relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Braun. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, April 20, 2009, at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, 201 South 13th Street, Herrin, IL. The Rev. Dale Crall will officiate. Relatives and friends are welcome at the funeral home between the times of 12:00-2:00 for the visitation. Burial will follow at Cana Cemetary in Goreville. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Braun family and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S. 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948. Watch the Video Tribute