Obituaries
 By  FROM STAFF REPORTS Published 
11:39 pm Sunday, April 1, 2012

Christian Borg Brakke; March 21, 2012

Christian Borg Brakke, 77, died March 21, 2012 at home with family in Madison.

Born March 30, 1934 in Farmington, Mich., beloved Chris is survived by his wife, Kimberly Ann Brakke; sons, Christian Eric Brakke and Eric John Brakke (Mary); grandchildren, Katherine, Kyle, Eric & Zack Brakke; sisters, Elsie Garner and June Strang.

Preceded in death by sisters Astrid Hancock & Josie Swartz.

Chris was an accomplished land developer, builder and specialty contractor. He enjoyed an active lifestyle in retirement with friends, enjoyed to travel and he had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and antique cars. A steadfast supporter of his family, his word was his bond and Chris was loved and respected by many.

Interment was at Great Lakes National Veteran Cemetery in Holly, Mich. Berryhill Funeral Home assisted the family.

Also on The Madison Record
Madison Academy advances in baseball playoffs
Madison County Record, News, Schools, ...
MIKE EASTERLING 
May 1, 2026
MADISON – Freshman Chase Harris-Lambert set the tone for the pitching staff with six-plus innings in the first game, sophomore reliever Drew Holder sh...
Bob Jones falls in girls soccer; area softball starts
Madison County Record, News, Schools, ...
MIKE EASTERLING 
May 1, 2026
MADISON – Bob Jones was shut out 4-0 by Oak Mountain in a second-round game of the Class 7A girls playoffs Thursday. The Lady Eagles improved to 23-1-...
Mustangs, Jets host as baseball playoffs unfold
Madison County Record, News, Schools, ...
MIKE EASTERLING 
April 29, 2026
MADISON — James Clemens is preparing to host its first state baseball playoff series in four years when Hewitt-Trussville comes calling this weekend f...
“Exciting time on County Line” – Jets wins baseball Class 7A Area 8 title
A: Main, Madison County Record, News, ...
Bob Labbe 
April 29, 2026
MADISON - “Exciting time for folks on County Line.” Those words came freely from Johnny Johnson as head coach of the James Clemens baseball team which...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *