Irma Jean Bratt Obituary (1941

Irma Jean Bratt, 91, of Henry and formerly of Washburn, passed away Wednesday April 13, 2022, 7:30 pm at Henry Rehab and Nursing. Visitation will be Tuesday April 19, 2022, from Noon till 2:00 pm at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Washburn. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Bob DeBolt will officiate. Burial will follow at Linn-Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Washburn. Memorials contributions may be directed to The Washburn Christian Church or The Washburn American Legion Auxiliary. Irma Jean was born March 14, 1931, in Washburn, IL to Albert and Ida (Wehril) Losher. She married Thomas A. Bratt on June 26, 1955, in Washburn, IL. He preceded her in death on August 10, 2005. Surviving are her two sons, Donald (Michelle) Bratt, of Dunlap, and Phillip (Rose) Bratt, of Washburn, four grandchildren, Donald Roy, Jeremy Thomas, Tyler William, and Ashley Rose Bratt, four great grandchildren, Blake, Rylie, Bryan, and Conner. Her parents, two brothers and two sisters, preceded her in death. She graduated from Washburn High School in 1949. She worked for Caterpillar for a brief time. Irma Jean was a faithful member the Washburn Christian Church, where she was a deacon, taught Sunday School and lovingly cared for the church building for many years. She was also a member of the Washburn American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, helping her husband with the family farming and helping the aging Washburn ladies with their housework. Irma Jean also cared for and cleaned the Legion Log Cabin. She was also active with the Washburn Food Pantry. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.