Michael G. (Mike) Brosch, age 50, was born in Pontiac, Mich., on Aug. 17, 1963, and passed away in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Sept. 14, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Marie Brosch; his parents, Ernest and Mary Margaret Brosch; his siblings, Jeffrey C. Brosch and Carol C. Brosch, LInda M. VanConant, Deborah A. Allen, Katherine E. Eckhout. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to either the Salvation Army or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Burial will be private.

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