Vione Shelia Brauner died on June 29, 2026 at the age of 91. Vione Was born in Black River
Falls on May 2, 1935.
She is survived her three sons, David of Broadhead, WI., Daniel of Black River Falls, WI., and
Douglas of Madison, WI. Vione is also survived by her brother, Virgil Anderson, and a sister,
Sharon Johnson, both of Black River Falls.
Vione has 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children, (1 deceased).
Vione is predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Brauner Jr, her father Oscar Anderson and her
mother Edna Anderson as well as her great-grandson, Ryland Brauner, as well as her parents in-
law, Edward Brauner Sr and Emily Brauner.
Vione graduated from the Black River Falls High School in 1953. Shortly afterwards, she was
married to Edward J. Brauner Jr. at the Black River Falls United Methodist Church. Vione and
Edward lived in Waupaca, WI, West Bend. WI, and Spring Green WI before moving back to
Black River Falls in 1981. They remained married for 71 years until the death of Edward on
October 9, 2024.
Vione enjoyed playing card games, watching birds, reading and tending to her flower-bed and
various plants as well as watching mystery movies on TV. A funeral service will be held on
Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Black River Falls United Methodist Church. Visitation will be
from 10:00-11:30, with the service to follow. A luncheon will be provided.
The Buswell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 715-284-4321.