Mrs. Eleanor I. Thatcher, age 90 of Grant, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Fountainview Retirement Village in Grant.   She was born Eleanor Isabel Rasmussen in Grant, the daughter of Alfreida Marie (Larsen) and Hana Peter Rasmussen on May 26, 1919. She married Dales Warren Thatcher on September 12, 1947 in Grant and he preceded her in death on May 1, 2008, she was also preceded in death by sister Marie Rasmussen 1966, great‑grandson Colten Dale Adema 2008,.  She was a Secretary for Grant Public Schools for many years until 1985. She was a member of Grant United Church of Christ was the organist for many years.

She is survived by her children Steven & Sharon Thatcher of Fremont, Larry & Lisa Thatcher of Ft. Wayne, IN, Ellen & Kevin Rambadt of Reed City, Lynn & Chris Pulling of Leslie, 15 grandchildren,  9 great‑grandchildren, and several sisters & brothers in law.  

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM from the Grant United Church of Christ, on Saturday, March 13, 2010 with Pastor Steve Vander West officiating.     Visitation will be one hour prior to service. For Memorials please consider the Grant United Church of Christ. Please send condolences to the family thru (LOGO)

 McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231‑834‑5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com