Obituary Morton - Thomas "Tom" D. Branan, 79, of Morton, died at 11:43 PM on Sunday May 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born on February 23, 1933 in Barnes City, Iowa to Clayton and Gladys Neuman Branan. He married Kesta "Elise" Johnston in 1951. She preceded him in death on September 5, 1997 in Peoria. He later married Norma Wyatt on September 30, 1997 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are three sons; Paul (Tina) Branan, Robert (Flora) Branan and Michael (Jo) Branan all of Peoria, one daughter; Joy (Keith) Flatt of East Peoria, one stepson; Bob Wyatt of Washington, one stepdaughter; Connie (Bruce) Helms of Washington, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Robert Branan and two brothers. Tom served his country for ten years in the Air Force during the Korean War era. He worked in the Tool Crib for more than 30 years at Caterpillar in East Peoria, retiring in 1994. He also worked in the Emergency Room at Proctor Hospital for 25 years as an Emergency Room Tech. He loved life, and loved to travel. He especially loved visiting Branson, Missouri. Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no service. Inurnment will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is handling arrangements. Service JAN 1. 12:00 AM There will be no visitation US