DOLORES A. DETTLING
Manchester
Dolores A. Dettling, 84, of Manchester, who resided at Adrian Grand Court Home, died peacefully Dec. 24, 2006, with her family present. She was born February 1, 1922, in Plymouth, the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Irene) Dettling.
Mrs. Dettling married Victor H. Dettling Oct. 12, 1946. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows and a service performed by the Rev. Pat Lowery of Lenawee County Hospice.
Mrs. Dettling was a lifelong resident of Manchester and member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Manchester for 60 years. She had previously served as a member of the Altar Society.
Mrs. Dettling was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Janis Lamey of Onsted, Gloria (Bob) Mann of Plymouth, Ind., Karl Dettling of Manchester, Barry (Liz) Dettling of Huntington, Ind., and Robert Dettling (fiancee Gale Schmenk) of Manchester; grandchildren, Julie (Brady) Arnett, Ron Brady, Heather (Lamey) Lomazzo, Eric Lamey, and Austen and Grahm Dettling; and great-grandchildren, Joshua Sexton, Kortney and Dominick Lomazzo.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Lenawee or Catholic masses scheduled for Mrs. Dettling. Envelopes are available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Jenter Chapel, in Manchester.
A healing farewell was held Friday, where family greeted friends until the time of service. The Rev. Patrick Lowery officiated.
Interment was at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs. Dettling's guestbook may be signed at www.borekjennings.com.
THOMAS E. WALTON
Manchester
Thomas E. Walton, 90, of Manchester died peacefully Dec. 28, 2006, at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor. He was born Dec. 26, 1916, the son of Howard A. and Ada Pearl Walton in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
Mr. Walton married Mary L. Althouse Aug. 17, 1941, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She preceded him in death March 12, 2001.
Surviving are a son, David (Patricia) of Clarksville; a daughter, Ann of Ann Arbor; a granddaughter, Laura (Greg) Dennis of Chicago; a brother, Kenneth of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Maxine Walton of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; two step-grandchildren; three great-step-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Samuel and Stanley.
Mr. Walton graduated from Upper Sandusky High School. In 1936, he moved to Michigan, where he was a produce grower at the Sterling Park acreage in Monroe. He owned Walton Farms in the Manchester and Bridgewater area for more than 30 years, and Superior Land Clearing and Development before his retirement.
Mr. Walton was active in the Manchester Methodist Church, which was a large part of his life. He was a member and past chairman of the board of trustees. He also was a member of the administrative board, the Methodist Men, new church building committee and served as memorial chairman.
He also was a charter member of the Exchange Club of Manchester, charter member and past president of the Optimist Club, a founding member of the Manchester Chicken Broil, member of the Manchester Area Historical Society, and was the Blacksmith Shop director and caretaker.
Mr. Walton also served as the county and village appointee to the River Raisin Watershed Council. He was a member of the Manchester Village Planning Commission, Manchester Village Council, Farm Bureau, and National Onion and Potato Growers Association.
His favorite sayings were "Ohio is God's country" and "I came north to Michigan to do missionary work."
He also was an avid Ohio State University football fan.
Since his wife's death six years ago, Mr. Walton had been a resident of Silver Maples assisted-living facility in Chelsea. His quality of life was enhanced by the kindness, humor and professionalism of the Silver Maples staff, his family said.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Manchester United Methodist Church fellowship hall. A memorial service will take place 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Manchester Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Manchester United Methodist Church or the Manchester Area Historical Society.
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