Dolores Elaine Bradford passed away peacefully at her home in Onekama on November 27, 2023.

She was born on September 27,1931 to Edward and Theresa (Zielinski) Crandall in Manistee Michigan.

On March 30,1951 she married Irving Kenneth Bradford and moved to Onekama where they raised their 5 children.   They enjoyed 62 years together until his passing on October 26, 2013.

Dolores had a passion for gardening and she and Irving spent many hours in their yard tending to their beautiful flowers and shrubs that many stopped to admire.  She loved all animals and her yard was always full of wildlife.

Dolores is survived by her children Christy (Jim) Skiera, Faye (Ed) Diekow, Connie (Roger) Greiner, Irving Bradford and Penny Gilmore.

She is also survived by her Grand Children Brenda (Larry) McLeod, Eddie Diekow, Terri Greiner, Roger (Julie) Greiner, Irving (Amanda) Bradford and Jordan (Olivia) Bradford.  Great Grandchildren Jackson McLeod, Emma (David) McCurdy, Jessica Greiner, Taylor McBrian, Jaelie Greiner, Rory Greiner, Riley Bradford, Jaxon Bradford and Hudson Bradford and Great- great Grandchildren Calvin McCurdy, Zaylee Johnston and Taylor Baxter.

Per her wishes cremation has taken place.  Interment will be next to her husband at Pleasant View Mennonite Cemetery, in Brown Township, Manistee County.  A small family service will be held at a date to be determined.

Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee in in charge of arrangements