----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 06/19/1924

Brunner, Michael (7 Apr 1897 - 13 JUN 1924)

Michael Brunner, aged twenty-seven years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brunner, on Friday evening of last week, after an illness of nearly two years. Deceased became affected with tubercular trouble of the throat about two years ago. He tried Montana climate, and spent the past winter in a sanitarium near Eau Claire, but to no avail. He gradually got worse until death relived him. He was born in this village (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) on April 7, 1897, and attaining manhood followed the occupation of section foreman. During the World War he served his country in the navy. A large number of members of the American Legion Post No. 118 turned out in uniform to attend the funeral, which took place yesterday morning from St. Bernard's Church, interment following the services in the Catholic Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his parents and three brothers and three sisters, who have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement.