John Wesley Hanna

John Wesley Hanna Union City John Wesley Hanna, age 87 of Union City, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at his home in Union City. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 18, 1921 to Mark S. Hanna and Geneva L. Travis. He was a World War II veteran who served in Italy in the Army Air Corps. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Distinguished Unit Badge, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. John retired from the city of Coldwater where he was the street department superintendent. He was an avid wood worker who enjoyed repairing damaged furniture. His passion was building furniture from scratch for the family. He was involved with the reclamation of the Historic Hammond House in Union City. Prior to his attendance at the Urbandale Baptist Church, John attended the United Methodist Church in Union City. He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Wofford; daughters, Susan Frook and Lorna Fuller; sons, David Hanna and Daniel Hanna; sisters, Geraldine Fleer, Dorothy Goheen and Joan Harn; brothers, Charles Gooden and David Hanna; stepsons, Robert Warner and Richard Wofford; stepdaughters, Peggy Weeks and Patty Hiatt; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine Miller; second wife, Jeanette Warner; daughter, Sharon Bell; sister, Elaine Rakauskas; and a brother, John Davis. Per John's request he will be cremated. Funeral services will be held at Urbandale Baptist Church, 19 Geiger Avenue, Battle Creek, MI on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Urbandale Baptist Church. There will be a graveside service at the Riverside Cemetery in Union City, Michigan at a later date. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com