Luella Marie (Eash) Dassance

Luella Marie (Eash) Dassance, of Eaton Rapids and formerly of the Cadillac area, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her home with family by her side. She was 95.

Luella was born on June 21, 1930, in LaGrange County, Indiana to parents Carl and Mary (Yoder) Eash.  She grew up in the Cadillac/Manton area where she was introduced to Levi by her brother Bob.  On October 15, 1949, she married Levi Stephen Dassance in Angola, Indiana.  They spent over 62 years together until Levi passed on November 2, 2011.  Luella was a domestic engineer (housewife), while Levi was at work and they both were raising 7 children.  The family lived on a 40-acre farm in Eaton Rapids, MI with numerous animals.  Their home was filled with love, hard work and devotion.  The children didn’t always have what they wanted but always had what they needed.  Luella along with Levi raised Christmas trees in Cadillac for over 30 years.  They were quite a team along with help from the kids.  Luella loved horses and rode all the work horses while growing up.  Her parents would cringe when, starting at about 5 years old, Luella came out of the barn on the horse with just a bridle to go get the cows.  Luella took pride in working with young people, especially through her years of leading 4-H groups.  She found purpose in teaching, encouraging and passing along her knowledge.  Our home was the place neighborhood kids would always come to hang out and play.  Luella didn’t mind as long as they behaved.  Above all, she will be remembered for her kindness, her steady presence and the love she gave so freely to her family.

Luella is survived by her children, Arlene Dassance of Dimondale, Diana Bunker of Eaton Rapids, Barbara (Ron) Adleman of Eaton Rapids, Paul (Connie) Dassance of Cadillac.  Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  Along with numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Levi Dassance; daughter, Patricia, sons, Gerold and Michael; her parents, Carl and Mary Eash; brothers, Richard, Junior, Lloyd, Stewart, Robert, Charlie and George Eash.; and a grandson, Creig Adleman.

A memorial Service will be held later in spring 2026.

Special thanks to hospice and McLaren hospital for the great care given to Luella Dassance.  Thank you to Onondaga Fire who came in to assist until the ambulance arrived.  Four great people who serve our township.  Shout out to CJ for putting up with our mom and her flirting with him.  You people are all great and we appreciate you.

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

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