Margaret Jeanette Dinius Addison, Michigan Obituary

Margaret Jeanette Dinius

MARGARET JEANETTE DINIUS, age 96 of Manitou Beach, MI, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 1, 1926 in Pontiac, MI to Arthur E. and Mildred M. (Woodworth) Hassenzahl. Margaret lived her early life in the Pontiac area growing up with her four sisters. She graduated from Pontiac High School in 1943 and attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. She married Harold C. Dinius on June 19, 1948 in Adrian, Michigan. Margaret was employed at several businesses as a bookkeeper in the Lenawee County area. She retired to Manitou Beach in 1988 with her husband. Margaret enjoyed entertaining her family, friends, and fishing in her spare time. She was an active member of the Manitou Road Baptist Church in Manitou Beach where she attended church often singing for the Sunday services. Surviving are, four daughters, Marcia Dinius (Earl Madary) of Ferndale, MI, Kay Helf of Adrian, Rebecca (Larry) Sayler of Blissfield, Carol Irvin of Belleville, four sons, Thomas (Margo) Dinius of Namibia, Africa, Steven (Karon) Dinius of Manitou Beach, Neil Dinius of Tecumseh, Mark Dinius of Manitou Beach, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, Harold Dinius, one son, Andrew Dinius, and three sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, with Pastor Mark Alber officiating. The visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Green’s Lakeside Cemetery in Manitou Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Lenawee County, Manitou Road Baptist Church, and Lenawee Department of Aging.
March 1, 1926 - May 13, 202203/01/192605/13/2022
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Patty Dinius King
May 18, 2022
Sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. I remember her being kind and welcoming to me any time I visited as a kid with my dad, Norm. Thoughts and prayers for the family through this difficult time. Patty Dinius King.
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Don and Kim cCase
May 16, 2022
We surely loved and appreciated Margaret. We were honored to sing for the funeral of her loving husband Harold, just a few short weeks ago. Even then her request for us to be honored to sit at her table after the funeral demonstrated her love for us. We knew that she an... Continue Reading
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Charity Johnson
May 14, 2022
My Dearest Grandma… You were a beacon of light and love to all those around you. I loved hearing you sing songs of praise to Jesus throughout your day and turn up the volume when one of your favorites from the Gaither Vocal Band came on the TV. I will always think of you... Continue Reading