R. "Lynn" Braden Obituary (1935 - 2023)

Ralph “Lynn” Braden, 88 of Forsyth died at 4:10 am Friday, March 17, 2023, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Per Lynn’s request his body was cremated and no public services will be held. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is handling the arrangements. Lynn was born in Decatur in January of 1935, son of Ralph and Ruby Braden. He married Phyllis J. Ott in September of 1956. She survives. He worked for Record Systems in Springfield, IL. He served in the Naval Reserve as a corpsman first class. Lynn loved to golf. Also surviving are three daughters, Susan Scott of Forsyth, Carol (Aubrey) Clarke of Evansville, IN., Lori (Mark) Valentinas of Pinehurst, N.C., grandchildren, Christine (Cory) Lancaster, Ian Clarke, Tori (Adam) Munro, Lexi Valentinas, Sean Scott, great grandchildren, Colin, Brynlee and Ivy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Mary Lou Kohler. Please sign the family guestbook.