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William (Bill) Craig
William (Bill) Craig, 65 passed away suddenly in Hawaii on April 2. He was a resident of Palm City, Fla. and Brooklyn.
He is fondly remembered by his wife Judy, mother Beth, son Scott, brother Jeffrey and daughter Meg Filiatrault. Also by his grandchildren Trenton W. Craig, Jennifer, Jill and Jake Beitzel, daughter-in-law Sharon, sister-in-law Patty Craig, nieces Melissa and Lauren Craig and nephew Ryan Craig.
He was employed by General Motors for 17 years, Volkswagen of America 13 years and Mack Truck of Allentown, Pa., 4 years. He was chairman of the trust committee and served on the board of Navistar International. He enjoyed golf and his dog, Hudson.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345 or Focus Hope, 1355 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, MI 48238 or call at 313-494-5500.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on April 12, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Palm City, Fla. with intermenty at a later date in Michigan to Chauncey and Florence (Bailey) Bennington. He was married to Melba McIntyre and she preceded him in death. He later married Wilma (Summers) Kruger in 1964 and she survives.
Mr. Bennington was employed as Plant Engineer for Bohn Aluminum and Brass in Adrian prior to retiring. He enjoyed antiquing and refinishing furniture. He lived at Wamplers Lake for many years and enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling.
In addition to his wife, Wilma, Mr. Bennington is survived by one son, James Bennington of Waters, MI; two step sons, Steve (Barb) Kruger of Tecumseh and Frank (Janice) Kruger of Brooklyn; two daughters, Joy (Don) Schmidt of Tecumseh and Jill Rieman of Jackson; one brother, Keith (Frances) Bennington of Lima, OH; fifteen grandchildren, thirty-five great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Melba, and five brothers and sisters, and one grandson.
The funeral service was held Friday at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Webb officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Charlotte Stephenson Manor. Arrangements were entrusted to Couture-Handler Funeral Homes.
H. Norman Jones
H. Norman Jones, age 73 of Jerome, Michigan University. He owned and operated various businesses in the Addison area, and was the owner and operator of B.J. Consulting Firm. He was Vice President of Texas and Darlene (Jack) Roudebush of Bremerton, Texas; one uncle, Harry (Annabelle) Jones of Linden, Ind.; and twenty-five nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 27, at the Brown-VanHemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Fr. Paul Grehl O.S.F.S., and Jean Schaub officiating. Cremation followed the services.
Irene K. Thompson
Irene K. Thompson, age 90 of Onsted, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter and son-in-law at her side on Friday, March 26, 2004.
She was born on Oct. 31, 1913, in Czechoslovakia to Charles and Katherine (Ondrovick) Hatala. She married George A. Ohio, and he preceded her in death on August 15, 1965.
Irene moved to the United States at age five to Lakewood, Pennsylvania, Detroit, Somerset, Adrian and then moved to Onsted in 1990. She worked as a housekeeper at Citizens Gas Company in Adrian. She attended the Christ Episcopal Church in Adrian. She was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at Cambridge Junction. She was a member of the Mothers of World War II. She was an avid reader, a sewer and she liked to knit and crochet. She made an altar cloth for the Episcopal Church in Adrian, and she made bridesmaids dresses for family members. She made a bunny costume for her granddaughter Shawn. She really enjoyed living at Wexford Manor where she had many friends, and looked forward to playing bingo.
Surviving are three sons, James C. (Doris) Thompson of Mason, Mich., and Henry R. (Delores) Ohio and Joseph (Jean) Hatala of Strongsville, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George.
Funeral services were held today (Tuesday), March 30, 2004, at the NC, and Mark (Cheryl) Manser of Brooklyn, 8 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his sister, Shirley Raison of South Lyon, and his brother Alfred John Manser, Jr. of Plymouth. In addition to his first wife, Nadine, he was preceded in death by one son, Clint Manser.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn with Rev. Robert Malsack officiating. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Manistique, Mich. at a future date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Maybelle Manser, 210 W. Pottawatamie St., Tecumseh, Mich. 49286.
Arrangements were by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Jane E. DeVaul
Jane E. DeVaul of Brooklyn, passed away Monday, March 8, 2004.
She is survived by her husband, John; one daughter, Karen Eichenberg; one son, Bruce Ide; and John's children, Jackie Towell, JoAnn Strzesynski, Julie Law, John Jr., and Jeff DeVaul, all of Toledo, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Church or the charity of donor's choice.
Velma M. Lighthall
Velma M. Lighthall, age 82 of Adrian, formerly of Onsted, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2004, at Lynwood Manor in Adrian. She was born on July 25, 1921 in Clayton, Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted with the Rev. Richard L. Mortimer officiating. Burial will be in Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. A Rebekah Lodge Service will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Thelma A. McCreary
Thelma A. McCreary, age 86 of Onsted passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2004, at Charlotte Stephenson Manor in Adrian. She was born on Sept. 1, 1917 in Seneca, Mich. to Lewis A. and Laura A. (Tibbins) Robin. She married Joel C. McCreary on March 29, 1936 in Angola, Ind., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1994. She lived in the Onsted and Toledo area for several years.
Surviving are two daughters, Joann (Norman) Arnold and Yvonne (John) Hutchinson, both of Toledo, Dunn Chapel, Brown- Van Hemert Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Street, in Onsted with Pastor Philip A. Jones officiating. Burial will be in Maple Shade Cemetery in Onsted. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Charlotte Stevenson Manor, 581 Kimole Lane Adrian, MI 49221 or Hospice of Lenawee.
