Thalia M. Snellenberger, age 90, of Manistee, MI died Friday June 19, 2015 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee.
She was born on October 19, 1924 in Donaldson, MI daughter of the late William & Mary (Splan) Lundy. She was a graduate of Pickford High School class of 1942. Thalia married Leonard A. Snellenberger on June 14, 1949 in Donaldson, MI. They came to Manistee in October of 1959. Leonard preceded her in death on October 13, 1992. Thalia was a member of the Manistee United Methodist Church and was active in Sunday school and church circles, was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star #300 and a life member, and a past advisor of the Rainbow Girls #18.
She is survived by her son: James Snellenberger of Manistee, MI, two grandchildren; Melissa & Todd Snip of Hudsonville, MI and Jeff Johnson of Lake Latawana, Missouri, two great grandchildren; Maci & Tanner Snip. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.
In addition to her husband Leonard, Thalia was also preceded in death by her daughter; Mary Kay McCurry, her brother Melvin (Bud) Lundy and two sisters Margeret Atkins and Gertrude Young.
Funeral Services for Thalia will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 12 noon at the Manistee United Methodist Church in Manistee with Pastor David A. Selleck officiating. Burial will take place on Wednesday June 24, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens in Donaldson, MI. The family will be at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to funeral services to receive friends and also at the cemetery chapel on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. up until time of committal services at 2:00 p.m.
A memorial has been established in Thalia's name for the Manistee United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and also at the church on Tuesday.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.