December 27, 1945 ~ September 23, 2024
Janet Marie Bennett of Birch Run, Mich., 78, passed away after prolonged health issues, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, Mich. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 at the Ss. Francis and Clare Catholic Parish in Birch Run with Rev. Fr. David Jenuwine officiating. Family received visitors at the parish on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial followed in Birch Run Cemetery, Birch Run, Mich. with a luncheon afterwards at the parish. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Janet was born Dec. 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 Siena Heights College. She married Steve Bennett Nov. 29, 1968 in Brighton, Mich. 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, especially for the unborn and pro-life legislation. 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: her chhildren, Teresa (Guy Allen) Brady of Charlotte, N.C., Timothy (Kerry) Bennett of Clio, Mich., and Daniel (Lynn) Bennett of Tecumseh, Mich.; grandchildren: Jessica, Tyler, Amelia, Anna, Megan, Kaitlyn and Virginia; siblings, Fred (Shirley) Warner, Elroy (Laura) Warner, Chuck Warner, Dennis Warner, Julie Dunn and Lorrie (Kevin) VanDyke; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and brothers, E. Timothy Warner and Donald L. Warner.
O’Guinn Family Funeral Homes Birch Run Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.oguinnfh.com
