Submitted by: Dan Rich

Ann A. Dunnuck

July 31, 1924 - Dec. 24, 2001

South Bend Tribune 12/26/2001

Ann (Auchterlonie) Dunnuck passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, after an extended illness. She was 77 years of age. She was born on July 31, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Helen Titcomb Auchterlonie and A. James Auchterlonie. Her childhood residence was Grosse Pointe, Mich., and Birmingham, Mich. She attended Baldwin High School and in 1944 graduated from Stephans College with a degree in marketing. She was employed at J.L. Hudson Department Store.

On Jan. 30, 1945, she married Samuel R. Dunnuck Jr., who survives. She is also survived by her son, Samuel R. Dunnuck III; daughter, Deborah Dunnuck; daughter-in-law, Pauline Martin Dunnuck; and grandchildren, Loren, Suzanne and S. Rollin Dunnuck IV, all of Laramie, Wyo.

Ann never hesitated to support those in need. She was a Cub Scout den mother, a volunteer at Niles Electric Light School, a charter member of Fernwood, the first woman elected to the Brandywine School Board, and gave aid to numerous other charitable organizations. She was a member of the Junior League of South Bend. From 1965 to 1970, while Deborah was enrolled at Woods School in Pennsylvania, Ann was special activities and fashion coordinator at Robertson's Department Store and enjoyed presenting style shows with her Teen Board of local school girls. She was a member of the Signal Point Club in Niles, Mich., and organized a bridge group of which she was an enthusiastic member.

Ann resided at 1417 McKinley Avenue in South Bend until 1956, then at 2010 Bond Road, Niles, until 1988, then at 1530 West River Road, Niles, and since January 2001 at 1716 North Shore Drive, South Bend. Ann particularly enjoyed her warm association with her many friends. Her gay laughter and exuberance will be sorely missed. She was a beautiful and remarkable person. She was loved by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in Ann's remembrance may be made to Camp Millhouse or to a charity of choice. The Welsheimer Funeral Home is handling arrangements.