HURON DAILY TRIBUNE, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan

Local obituaries for the week beginning January 14, 2007


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Sunday, January 14, 2007 – No obituaries reported


Monday, January 15, 2007 – Martin Luther King Holiday


Tuesday, January 16, 2007


Clarence J. Braun

Clarence J. Braun, 84, of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, January 12, 2007, at his 
home surrounded by his family.   He was born March 1, 1922 in Ruth to the late Robert 
and Mary (Hessling) Braun. He and Loraine Miller were united in marriage on November 
30, 1946 in Minden City.   Clarence was a lifelong resident of Huron County and a 
retired Sigel Township farmer. He enjoyed life and spending time with his family and 
friends. He loved playing cards belonging to two card clubs, and enjoyed golfing. You 
could usually find him in his wood shop or outside gardening. Clarence was on the school 
boards of the Eccles School and Huron Intermediate School District for 47 years where 
he served as president and treasurer of both boards. He was instrumental in the building 
of the Huron Area Technical Center. He was a member of the Harbor Beach, Port Hope 
and Bad Axe Retirees Clubs. Clarence was a member of the Our Lady of Lake Huron 
Catholic Church where he served as an usher, eucharistic minister and was a member of 
the men's club and the Knights of Columbus OLLH Council. He was a Farm Bureau 
member and also a dealer for Super-Cross Seed Company.  Clarence was a volunteer at 
the Red Cross Blood drawings, Relay for Life Cancer Walks, and was named Volunteer 
of the Year for the City of Harbor Beach. He was an active member of the Tip of the 
Thumb Square Dance Club and enjoyed "calling" square dances.  He is survived by his 
wife, Loraine, of Harbor Beach; 15 children; nine sons, Dan Braun and his fiancée, Joan, 
of McHenry, Illinois, Richard Braun and his wife, Linda, of Warren, Jim Braun and his 
wife, Mitzi, of Columbia, Tennessee, Gary Braun and his wife, Kathleen, of Lakeland, 
Florida, Douglas Braun and his wife, Sharon, of Macomb Township, Thomas Braun and 
his wife, Bonnie, of Caro, Cliff Braun and his fiancée, Jacki, of Harbor Beach, Joe Braun, 
of Ubly, and Jeffrey Braun and his wife, Patti, of Bad Axe; six daughters, Deb Wruble 
and her husband, Ron, of Harbor Beach, Kay Briolat and her special friend, Randy, of 
Ubly, Tammie Schadd and her husband, Mark, of Croswell, Connie Davis and her 
husband, Chris, of St. Clair, Wendy Davis and her husband, Kyle, of Selinsgrove, 
Pennsylvania, and Kirstie Schive and her husband, Michael, of Altus, Oklahoma; 47 
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat 
grandchildren; two brothers, Leo (Virginia) Braun, of Bad Axe, and Earl (Shirley) Braun, 
of Harbor Beach; sister, Margaret Swenson and her friend, Jerry, of Clinton Township; 
sister-in-law, Wilma Braun, of Harbor Beach; brothers-in-law, Robert (Ramona) 
Tschirhart, of Port Hope, and Joe Cardomone, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.  He was 
preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Braun; and two sisters, Gladys 
Cardomone and Magdalene Tschirhart.   A Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. on 
Monday, January 15, 2007, in Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, Harbor Beach, 
with Fr. T.J. Fleming officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.


Florence L. Kundinger

Florence L. Kundinger, 82, of Sebewaing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on 
Thursday, January 11, 2007, at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City following a 
brief illness.   She was born July 19, 1924 in Kilmanagh, daughter of the late John E. and 
Emma (Nietzke) Engelhardt.   She was united in marriage to Edward Kundinger Jr. on 
October 2, 1948 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kilmanagh. He preceded her in death 
on February 14, 2003.   Florence had been employed at Defoe Shipbuilding in Bay City 
during World War II. She also had been employed at the Michigan Sugar Company in 
Sebewaing and Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Bad Axe.   She was a member of 
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing.   Florence enjoyed the game of golf and 
traveled extensively throughout the United States.   However, family was her most 
treasured gift in life. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 
Throughout the years, she generously gave of herself the gift of time, support, patience 
and comfort. She has given her family a lifetime of memories that they will value 
throughout their lives.   Surviving are two daughters, one son and their spouses; Connie 
(Larry) Sonntag, of Bay City; Becky (Elliot) Ruben, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Todd 
(Gail) Kundinger, of Midland; ten grandchildren, Tad, Tessa, Evan, Tyler, Layne, 
Breanne, Chris, Anthony, Adam and Ally; also two great grandchildren, Carter and 
Tanner; one brother and sister-in-law, Orin (Francis) Engelhardt, of Sebewaing; and 
several nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold "Buzz" 
and Victor Engelhardt. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 
15, 2007, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. The Rev. Daniel Hahn will 
officiate with burial in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.   Memorials may be made to 
Immanuel Radio Mission Fund.   The family would like to extend a special thanks to the 
CCU staff and nurses at Bay Regional Medical Center for their compassionate care.


Julius Gillum

Julius Gillum, 67, of Port Austin, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2007.   He was born 
November 17, 1939 in Detroit to the late Ellis M. Gillum and Anna Queen.   Mr. Gillum 
was a resident of Port Austin for three years. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing 
cards.   He is survived by two sons, Jay (Pam) Gillum and Paul Gillum, both of Arizona; 
one sister, Lillian Wilke; and several nieces and nephews.   A funeral service will be at 6 
p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde. Chaplin 
Chuck Rondo will officiate.   Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 6 
p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow.


Paula Margaret Nugent/McGinnis

Paula Margaret Nugent/McGinnis died Friday, January 5, 2007, at McLaren Regional 
Medical Center in Flint.   She was born August 26, 1929 to Alger Nugent and Christy 
McKinnon Nugent in Bad Axe. She resided there until 1937.   She married Martin 
McGinnis on December 20, 1984 in Boyne City.   Surviving are her husband, Martin; 
sister, Mildred Smigiel; brother-in-law, Ray Jones; nephews, James, John Joseph, John 
Mark, and Matthew Jones, John Alger, James and Peter Nugent; nieces, Stonna Mitchell, 
Dottie Dremer, Pamela Murray, Christeria Schuette, Caroline Smigiel, Mary Wren, Sarah 
Stephenson; stepchildren, Mark Craig, Michael, Christopher and Janice; nephews-in-law, 
Dave, Harry, and Ken; niece-in-Iaw, Donna Nugent; close friends, Scott Munro, Imelda 
Kolton, Betty Fritzler, and Margie Fonger; and many grand nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by her mother and father; sisters, Dorothy, Dolores and Jane; brothers, 
James and Jack; sisters-in-law, Ann and Midge; niece, Dottie; and nephew, Michael.   A 
memorial service was conducted on Friday, January 12, 2007, at the Swartz Funeral 
Home, 1225 W. Hill Road.  Father Gary L. McInnis officiated.  Cremation has already 
taken place. Those desiring to make contributions can do so to the Dialysis Association.


Dennis W. Parker

Dennis W. Parker, 53, of Harbor Beach, passed away Monday, January 15, 2007, at 
Harbor Beach Community Hospital.   Born in Harbor Beach on August 11, 1953, he is 
the son of Jerome Parker and the late Madeline (Scoviac) Parker.   Dennis was a former 
employee of the MidWest Rubber Plant in Deckerville working there for 24 years. He 
currently was an employee of the Harbor Beach Resort Association working on the golf 
course. He enjoyed working outdoors cutting wood or cutting grass and he enjoyed 
playing pool.   Surviving are his son, Ryan Parker, of Harbor Beach; daughter, Mandy Jo 
Parker, of Northville; his father, Jerome Parker, of Harbor Beach; sister, Linda Sosnoski 
and her husband, Blaine, of Bad Axe; brother, Gerald Parker and his wife, Bea, of Harbor 
Beach; two stepdaughters, Debbie Mixter, of Grand Rapids, and Tami Grover, of Canton.   
Dennis was preceded in death by a son, Dennis W. Parker Jr.   A funeral service will be at 
11 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2007, in the Ramsey Funeral Home, Harbor Beach, 
with Fr. T.J. Fleming officiating. Cremation will follow at Sunset Valley Crematory with 
interment in the OLLH Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on 
Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral 
home.


Wednesday, January 17, 2007 – No obituaries reported


Thursday, January 18, 2007


Clementine G. "Kim" Eurich

Clementine G. "Kim" Eurich, 76, of Linwood, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 
2007, at the Carriage House.   She was born October 30, 1930 to the late Joseph and 
Gertrude (Mrozinski) Kuczkowski.  She graduated from St. James Catholic School in 
1949.  Kim worked at Sohigro Fertilizer Company and M Supply Plumbing Company. 
She was most recently employed at Saginaw Bay Yacht Club.  Kim enjoyed crocheting, 
crafts and maintained her wonderful sense of humor to the end.   Surviving Kim are her 
children, Sandra (Ron) Fick, of Saginaw, Russell (Teri) Eurich, Andrew (Sharon) Eurich, 
all of Sebewaing, and Lisa Eurich, of Bay City; her grandchildren, Matt, Drew, Jessica,
Melissa, Jeremy and Benjamin; a sister, Sue (Al) Linkowski; a brother, John (Lillian) 
Kuczkowski; several nieces and nephews; her long-time friend, Cass Kusey and his 
family, to whom she was close. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, 
David Andrew; granddaughter, Kelly Jo Eurich; and her sister Joan Wingard.   A funeral 
service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at St. Anne Catholic 
Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Kowalczyk presiding with burial in St. Anne Cemetery.   
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Rivertown Funeral 
Chapel, 209 S. Huron Road in Kawkawlin. Kim will lie in state from 9 a.m. until the time 
of the service on Saturday at the church.   Memorials may be made to the St. Anne 
Building Fund.   The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Carriage 
House and staff, especially Krystyna and Renee, for their kind, compassionate care given 
to Kim during her illness.   The family guest register can be signed at 
leeramsayrivertownfh.com.


Frank Ciaramitaro

Frank Ciaramitaro, 93, of Walnut Creek, California, died Sunday, January 14, 2007, in 
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.   He was born February 18, 1913 in Detroit to 
Alessandro and Paulina (LaRosa) Ciaramitaro.   He married Dorothy Wentworth on Sept. 
7, 1940 in Detroit. She died June 12, 1988. Frank served in the U.S. Army during World 
War II. He worked for Del Monte as a sales executive retiring after 37 years.   Frank is 
survived by his children, Dr. David Ciaramitaro, of Ridgecrest, California, Dr. Michael 
Ciaramitaro, of Ypsilanti, and Thomas (Wendy) Ciaramitaro, of Concord, California; 
grandchildren, Thomas, Paul, Susanna, Samuel, Joanna and Rebekah; sisters, Antonia 
Maceri and Josephine DiPietro; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death 
by his grandson, Michael Ciaramitaro, in 1996; brothers, John Ciaramitaro and Anthony 
Ciaramitaro; sister, Francis D'Angelo.   The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. 
on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City. Scott Mills of St. 
Pancratius Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will be in Novesta Township 
Cemetery. Military honors will be under the direction of Cass City VFW Post No. 3644 
and the U.S. Army.   Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m.  on Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 
p.m. on Saturday at Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City.   Family and friends may share 
memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.   
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.


Friday, January 19, 2007


Harlan A. Christner

Harlan A. Christner, 68, of Tucson and formerly of Pigeon, died Wednesday evening, 
January 17, 2007, at Marlette Regional Hospital, Hospice Unit.   He was born December 
10, 1938 in Pigeon to the late Oarie and Ruth (Rook) Christner.   Harley graduated from 
Pigeon High School and attended Bay City Junior College for one year. In 1958, he 
joined the U.S. Air Force returning to Pigeon in 1962. He then went to Wayne State 
University where he received a bachelor's degree in business. Harley stayed at Wayne 
State several years as a counselor.  In 1980, he moved to Tucson and was a professor at 
Pima Community College, where he taught business courses. He retired last summer for 
health reasons and returned to Huron County. In his free time, he enjoyed photography.   
Surviving are two sons, David and Dan Christner of Tucson, Arizona; a daughter, Beth 
(Jim) Warner, of Commerce Township; two grandchildren, Lauren and Nicholas; two 
brothers, Gary (Janet) Christner, of Tucson, and Dennis Christner, of American Canyon, 
California; and two sisters, Joyce (Richard) Deering, of Sandusky, and Shirley (Bill) 
McGee, of Elkton.   A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 
22, 2007, at the Champagne Funeral Chapel, Elkton, with the Rev. Gerald Meyer, pastor 
of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cass City, officiating.   Visitation will be from 2 
p.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral chapel.   Memorials may be 
directed to the family. Those unable to attend may sign the guest book at 
www.cfcElkton.com.


Carron A. (Dobson) Gray

Carron A. (Dobson) Gray, 68, of Taylor and formerly of Bad Axe, passed away 
Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at the Heartland Briarwood Manor in Flint.   Carron was 
born November 17, 1939 to the late James and Mary (Gainor) Dobson in Bad Axe.   She 
was a graduate of Bad Axe High School and a former member of Our Savior Lutheran 
Church in Bad Axe. She enjoyed gaming, playing poker, traveling to Arizona, California 
and Germany, sports, diamonds and jewelry. Carron especially enjoyed spending time 
with her grandchildren.   She is survived by her companion of 33 years, Bob Adams; two 
daughters, Lori (Dale) Miller, of Emmett, and Renee (Paul) Verbeke, of Davison; a son, 
James (Sue) Crosby; three sisters, Leila Quigley, of Farmington Hills, Elaine (Edward) 
Walsh, of Sterling Heights, and Valerie DeFrane, of Lapeer; two brothers, Roger Dobson, 
of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Bradley (Mary) Dobson, of Port Austin; four stepchildren, 
John (Doris) Adams, of Novi, Kristi Wheeler, of Milford, Patti (Rick) Booker, of 
Milford, and Paul Adams, of Springfield, Tennessee; 15 grandchildren; one great 
grandchild, Mikey; and several nieces and nephews.   A funeral service will be conducted 
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the MacAlpine "Mac" Chapel in Bad Axe. 
Officiating will be The Rev. Kenneth Lueke, pastor. Burial will be in the Colfax 
Township Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until the 
time of the service on Saturday at the MacAlpine "Mac" Chapel next to the funeral home.   
Memorials may be offered to the Family Discretionary Fund.







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