Anita, 79, from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. Anita was born in Chicago, Illinois September 1, 1937. Anita is survived by and the beloved wife of Richard Braun for 56 years, loving mom of daughters Linda Sue, Cathy and Jean, mother in law of Derek, grandmother of Nicole, Josh, Kristy and Johnny, and great grandmother of Jasmine, Mia and Keira. Anita was a stay at home mom for many years and then went on to work in the accounting field that satisfied her desire to have checks and balances. Anita also enjoyed bowling, needlepoint, flowers, birds, baking and Quincy the cat. She loved to go to the casino with Richard and on mother's day to Long Grove with her daughters and granddaughter. The family asks that if you would like to make memorial donations, please do so to the . If you would like to reach out to Richard, please send your correspondences to 4415 W Creedance Blvd, Glendale AZ 85310.