Michael Braun

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

Michael Braun

Michael J. Braun, age 71, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

He was born September 27, 1948 in Celina to the late Anthony & Margaret (Fleenor) Braun. On June 27, 1970 he married Linda (Axe) and she survives in Coldwater.

He is also survived by a daughter Pam & Rod Kinninger and a son Jeff & Leisa Braun all of Coldwater; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings and in-laws, Gerry & Ruth Braun of Mendon, Carolyn Braun of Coldwater, Karen Braun of Celina and Larry & Ginny Axe of McCartyville.

He is preceded in death by a granddaughter Abigail Kinninger and brothers Ron Braun and Steve Braun.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, the Coldwater American Legion and the Coldwater V.F.W. Mike was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam Era. He worked as a foreman at Hemmelgarn's in Philothea. He enjoyed spending time with his family, classic cars, boating and fishing.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday June 4, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church with livestream at http://coldwatercluster.org/content/helpful-links-watch-mass-online.

Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

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