Janet Marie Bennett

BENNETT, Janet M. – of Birch Run, age 78, passed away after prolonged health issues, Monday, September 23, 2024 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM, Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Ss. Francis and Clare Catholic Parish in Birch Run, Rev. Fr. David Jenuwine officiating. Family will receive visitors at the parish on Monday from 10AM until the time of service. Burial to follow in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, MI with a luncheon afterwards at the parish. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Janet was born on December 27, 1945 to the late Leroy and Rose (Van Troostenberghe) Warner and grew up on the family farm in the Pleasant Valley area of Brighton Township. Janet graduated from Brighton High School in 1964 and then received a bachelor's degree majoring in Latin (education minor) from Sienna Heights College. She married Steve Bennett on November 29, 1968 in Brighton, Michigan. Janet was known for her love of writing. Family/friends enjoyed receiving her frequent mailed letters and cards with well wishes. She wrote many poems, letters to the editor, as well as journals for her beloved grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and advocating for important causes. Janet had a deep faith in God and was a longtime member of Ss. Francis and Clare Catholic Parish in Birch Run where she served in various capacities.
Surviving are: Children: Teresa (Guy Allen) Brady of Charlotte, North Carolina, Timothy (Kerry) Bennett of Clio, and Daniel (Lynn) Bennett of Tecumseh, Michigan; Grandchildren: Jessica, Tyler, Amelia, Anna, Megan, Kaitlyn, Virginia; Siblings, Fred (Shirley) Warner, Elroy (Laura) Warner, Chuck Warner, Dennis Warner, Julie Dunn, Lorrie (Kevin) Van Dyke; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and brothers, E. Timothy Warner and Donald L. Warner. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com. O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes Birch Run Chapel (989) 624-9342.
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