Culhane, William

William A. Culhane, well known citizen of Clarkston passed away at Caribou Inn Friday morning, Jul 25, after an illness of several weeks, during which time he gradually failed. Mr. Culhane, who was 55 years old, was the only son of the late Cornelius and Ellen Culhane, was the last of his family, and had until recent years led a very colorful life. His father, well known in the early lumbering days as Conn Culhane, had extensive lumbering interest near Tawas City and camps in the Upper Peninsula at Taquamenon River, at Newberry, and on the shore of Lake Superior, and the son, known as Billy, learned much of life in the lumber camps. Mr Culhane Sr. was killed in an accident in one of his own camps, leaving the care of all to the son., who resided with his mother and sister at the family home in Port Austin. Later they moved to Detroit and while living there, about 18 years ago, came out to Deer Lake Inn which was then owned by W. J. Barry, for a vacation and were regular visitors from that time on. Later, when his mother and sister both passed away, Mr. Culhane came to the Barry home at Caribou Inn about 10 years ago, where he remained from that time on, as he had no near relatives living. After he had disposed of most of his lumbering interest, he was engaged in the real estate business for many years, owning much property in Detroit and various places. Mr Culhane was a member of the Knights of Columbus of a Detroit chapter and was buried in the faith of the Roman Catholic Church. The body lay in state at Caribou Inn in a solid bronze casket surrounded by many beautiful floral pieces, the offerings of businessmen and friends, from Saturday till Monday noon, when a short service were held at the Inn by father Flaherty, assistant priest of St. Michael's church of Pontiac, during which time all business places in the village were closed. Miss Selina Woodward and Dr. C. J. Sutherland sang "Abide with Me" after which the funeral party left for Port Austin, escorted by a representative company of business men and friends, among whom were included, Messre. Ed Seeterlin, JOseph Seeterlin, Benjamin Miller, Frank Leonard, Joseph Alger, George Elliott, Jacob Gulick, and W. E. Bellows, who acted as pall bearers. The old family home at Port Austin was opened up and the body lay in state there until 10am Tuesday morning, when high mass was sung by Rev. Father A. Kemka, of the Port Austin Church, assisted by two visiting priest, with burial in the family lot at Port Austin.