Joseph Nicholas Danna

March 14, 1928 - December 26, 2017

Joseph N. Danna, 89, formerly of Benton Harbor, went to be with the Lord very early on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, Services celebrating his life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, 1053 E. Napier Ave, Benton Township. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. You are invited to meet with his family and friends on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017 from 11:00 until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Township Senior Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please share memories, messages, or photos at www.florin.net Joe was born on March 14, 1928 in Independence, Louisiana to Emile and Katherine (Fleres) Danna. He married Ruth M. Pulliam in 1951 and Helen M. Williams on Aug. 2, 1958. Both preceded him in death. He worked in parks and recreation department for the city of St. Joseph, Michigan for many years until his retirement. Among the things Joe enjoyed were bowling, fishing and playing BINGO with his dearest friend, Vera. But all the things he enjoyed, spending time with his family and friends was what he cherished the most. His family includes his children, Terry (Walter) Cronk of Grand Junction, Michigan, Joseph (Sandra) N. Danna, III of Marysville, Michigan, and Daniel Lucas of Mishawaka, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In addition to his wives and parents, Joe was preceded by his sister, Mary.