Leanora L. Pesonen

Leanora L. Pesonen Albion Leanora L. Pesonen, 90, of Albion passed away Wednesday November 10, 2010 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born March 7, 1920 in Albion, Michigan to Joseph and Josephine (Maniaci) Bommarito. On January 25, 1947 she was married to Reuben G. Pesonen in Albion and he preceded her in death January 27, 1995. She has been a resident of the area all of her life. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Albion. She was a Homemaker. Lena was a self-described shy person that somehow was always the center of attention. She lived for her family, friends, and chances to spend time with them. Her passions included family, cooking, gardening, children, and, above all, always having fun. Anyone that met her even for the briefest time learned something about life, love, and how to enjoy each day. Always energetic, she could be zany, nutty, funny, but will always be loved. Her family is saddened by her passing, but was blessed by having her in their lives. She is survived by 2 daughters, Ann (Keith) VanSchoick and Josephine Miller both of Albion; 3 grandchildren, Chris (Angie) VanSchoick of Saline, Susan (Scott) Godair of Jackson, and Laura (Mike) Bonney of Fairview Hgts., IL; 1 sister, Josephine Cusumano of Canton, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; 4 brothers, James, Clement, Stephen, and Jesse Bommarito; and 2 sisters, Rose Weeks and Rosalie Serra. According to her wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday November 13, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at the Erie Street Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 208 West Erie Street, Albion, MI 49224 with Rev. Fr. Carl Peltz officiating. Visitation for Family and Friends will be Friday November 12, 2010 from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. and Saturday November 13, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: Oaklawn Hospice or American Cancer is available at the funeral home.