Obituary: Christine Honer

Christine Ethel Honer (September 25, 1944 – October 1, 2025)

Christine Ethel Honer, 81, from Manchester, Mich., passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Christine’s family and friends will gather from 4 to 7pm, on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel and from 10 to 11am, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Emanuel United Church of Christ: 324 W Main St, Manchester, Mich. Her funeral service will follow at 11am at the church. Rev. Dr. Gene Blair will officiate.

She was born on September 25, 1944, in Norwich, England, to William and Ethel (Stearman) Douglass. Christine married the love of her life, Herbert Honer, on December 22, 1962, in Norwich, England, while he was proudly serving in the United States Air Force. She graduated high school in England. Christine spent her career working as a librarian at the Manchester Middle School, where she worked for 30 plus years. She became a U.S. citizen in 1984, after working tirelessly on the process. Christine loved to read, knit, and volunteer her time to help others. She loved making masks during the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure everyone had one. Christine enjoyed planning trips, especially bus trips, where she would have to contact multiple people and coordinate everything. She loved being around people and would make friends everywhere she went. Christine was a member of the Emanuel United Church of Christ and The American Legion Auxiliary in Manchester, Mich.

Christine will be missed by her husband of 62 years, Herbert Honer; her children, Laura Keiser, Julie Stewart, and Tammie Honer; her siblings, Jacki, Stephen, George, Carol, and Martyn; her five grandsons; her five great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel, and five brothers and sisters.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family for donating to the ALS Association or the Adrian Humane Society. Please contact Laura Keiser if you would like to make any donation or have any questions. Please leave a message of comfort for Christine’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.