Eleanor M. Hobart, age 89, of Manistee, MI passed away Monday morning, February 29, 2016 with her family by her side at Bauer House AFC Home in Manistee. She was born February 19, 1927 in Morley, MI, daughter of the late Ernest & Violet (Pemberton) Jameson. She was a graduate of Morley High School with the class of 1945. Eleanor married Donald R. Hobart on September 24, 1949 in Morley. He preceded her in death on April 16, 2000. She was employed with Wolverine Worldwide of Rockford before relocating to Manistee. She will be remembered for her, over 20 years of school bus driving for the Manistee School Systems until her retirement. She had a great love for the outdoors, enjoying her many years on the family farm on River Road. She was known for her love of children and dogs, especially her fondness for Beagles and German Shepherds.

Eleanor is survived by her children and their spouses, Daniel (Janet) Hobart of Lawrence, MI, Richard Hobart of Manistee, MI, Dawn (Jim) Sherburne of Manton, MI, Douglas (Karen) Hobart of Custer, MI, Darrell Hobart of Manistee, MI, Darren (Lisa) Hobart of Kaleva, MI; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and her sister, Leora Peterson of Rockford, MI. Numerous nieces & nephews also survive her.

She was preceded in death by 1 sister and 2 brothers-in-law, Betty (Leonard) Dukavas, Jack Peterson and her daughter-in-law, Victoria "Vicky" Hobart.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, March 4, 2016 at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Chaplain Joe Hilyard officiating. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 PM until the time of service to receive friends. Burial will take place in the spring at Riverview Cemetery in Brown Township, MI and a "Sunday Dinner" gathering of fellowship and food in Eleanor's honor will be held Sunday, May 15,2016 at the Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club in Brethren, MI.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Eleanor's name for Homeward Bound Animal Shelter (736 Paws Trail, Manistee, MI 49660). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements. herbertfh.com