Daniel Loney

Antioch Township - Daniel Edward Loney, longtime resident of Antioch Township, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Munson Healthcare's Cadillac Hospital.  He was 90.

Dan was born on November 28, 1930, at home in Liberty Township near Manton to parents, Helmer and Etta (Jensen) Loney. Dan grew up in the Mesick area and became a graduate of Mesick Consolidated High School in 1949.  He proudly served his country as a Corporal with the 321st Signal Battalion in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Dan entered into marriage with the former Christina M. Jones on August 23, 1953, at the Minar Bible Church in Mesick. 

Dan made his living working at Housler's Sawmill for a good number of years, until retiring in 1992.  Previously, he had spent time working at the Campbell, Wyant and Cannon Foundry Company in Muskegon and the Cadillac Malleable.  He was a proud lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and will be deeply missed by many. 

Dan is survived by his loving wife of over 67 years, Christina Loney of Mesick; his four daughters, Marjorie (Lawrence) Keese, Connie (Elmer) Phillips, Betty Posey, and Alice Chandler; his brothers, Joseph (Caroline) Loney, Alfred (Susanne) Loney, and Orman Loney; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Ellen; as well as many other loving family members and friends. 

He was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucy and Pat; sister-in-law, Darla; his parents and In-laws.

A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Antioch Township Hall following the burial at Antioch Township Cemetery at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to pass. The family requests that anyone who attends brings some memories to share and wears bright colors in celebration of his life. 

The family is being served by the Hall-Holdship Funeral Home.  

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