Date of Death: May 11, 2025
Service Details
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Hohner Funeral Home with Pastor Derl Keefer officiating.
Obituary Notice
Daniel A. Halon, age 71, of Three Rivers, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2025 with his loving family around him. He was born on April 11, 1954 in Hammond, IN., the son of the late William “Bill” and Evelyn (Liesenfelt) Halon.
Dan grew up in the Lansing, IL. area and attended schools there until he moved to Three Rivers. Dan continued his education at Glen Oaks Community College, Western Michigan University, and Mercy College in Detroit.
Dan, upon residing here, started working as a Respiratory Therapist at the Three Rivers Hospital in the early 1970’s. It was there that he met the love of his life who also worked at the hospital, Jerilee Lytle. The two were married in 1980 and began running the Happy Landing Store from 1983 to 1990. Dan also worked at Swiss Valley Ski Resort in all facets. Dan and Jeri owned and ran the South Main Shell and Consumers Petroleum from 1994 until 2004. Following that time Dan was a well-known employee of Home Depot with his bright orange shoes and helping customers as a Master Gardener. During this time period Dan also worked in Real Estate for Cressy and Everett and at Hohner Funeral Home. Dan eventually took on a full-time position at Hohner Funeral Home where he spent the majority of his working years, where he cared for many families that he knew and loved.
Dan was a faithful member of the Three Rivers Lions Club, Ducks Unlimited, and the St. Joseph County Association of Realtors. His true passion was spending time with family and friends on Corey Lake, fishing, hunting mushrooms, pontooning and teaching grandchildren how to fish and enjoy a good campfire.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Celeste Banet, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife of 45 years, Jerilee “Jeri” Halon, one daughter, Corey (Nic) Sharp; three sons, Matt (Shannon), Drew (Chantelle), and Nick (Chelsea) Halon; five beloved grandchildren, Amelie and Grey Halon, Makena and Will Sharp, and Heath Halon. Also surviving are brother-in-law, David Banet; nieces, Jacquie Banet and Denise Shore; and nephew, Douglas Banet. Many friends and family will remember Dan for his infectious smile and laugh which were unmistakable.
Additional Information
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Three Rivers Lions Club or to his family c/o Jeri Halon. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Halon Family, our sincere sympathy to all of you for your Loss. Dan was a people person, with a great smile and always a kind greeting and a Hug. Our family has known him since kids were young ones. May he rest in peace and may the Lord give you strength and grace for your journey ahead. Cherish your Memories.
What can I say about Dan Halon?
He met our brother Dan in PeeWee baseball when they were about 6years old and they have been thick as thieves ever since . Halon became part of our huge Harkenrider family. There isn’t one of us that didn’t love him, laugh with him, confide in him , fish with him, share a meal with him, banter with him, respect him, share a cold beer with him, enjoy a bonfire with him , go on a mushroom hunt or some other adventure down an old country road with him . We buried our loved ones with him !All of us considered him our brother, and he did not disappoint!! There are too many collective stories to share, but they will surely not die with him .
Dan will be in our hearts and live on with us in spirit forever! This is another huge loss to our lives , but God brought a beautiful soul to heaven and our brother got his wings .
REST IN PEACE AND ENJOY PARADISE HALON!
To Jeri and our Halon family …. We love you, we are always here for you, we grieve for and with you, we celebrate his life with you, and we are so very sorry for your incredible loss.
We are hoping to celebrate a mass on Corey Lake in his honor sometime later this summer!
Jeri & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Dan. My sympathies to u & your family. May his memories fill your heart with love & peace. Soo sorry. My prayer are with you
This is very heartbreaking to read… I absolutely adore Dan and love when he always came into pub 21 to visit… he always greeted me with a smile and a hug… He will be surely missed… Sending my love to the family
I’m very sorry that I’ll be unable to attend Dan’s funeral service but just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Dawn McNeill
Jeri,
We are so sad for your and your family’s
loss. Dan made everyone feel special and everyone was his friend.
I’m so glad you had 45 years together to create wonderful memories to bring you some comfort at this time.
Mike and Lisa Sussex
My sympathies to you Jeri. Dan had a bigger than life personality. So fun! Thinking of you and the family as you grieve. Prayers for peace and comfort, that all your needs will be met. Hugs, Annette Curtis
Jeri and family, so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing….
Summer 1984, 2 teenagers with no money walked into Happy Landing to show the man that owned it their fish. 2 Crappie – 14.5 inches long and 1 – 15.5 inches long. He asked if they were going to have them mounted and when they said they had no money he gave them $5 for each fish and said he’d have them mounted with their names on them and put them in the store. Not sure if he ever got them mounted or not but I remember he was just as excited over those fish as me and my friend were. R.I.P. Dan. You made 2 young boys very happy that day and I will never forget that.
I’ve known Dan for decades his great big smile was infectious. I’ll never forget working around him at the old TR hospital having syringe water fights at night to keep awake when it was slow in ER He was a bright light everywhere you would find him a wonderful caring fun man to be around. He was so giving of support and love Hohners was again a perfect fit where he had the opportunity to share his bear hugs and kindness to so many our community lost a great one
So very sorry Jeri❤️
Dan was a great guy and he will surely be missed.
He certainly made Corey Lake a welcome place to be.
Love and hugs to Jeri and family. May Dan find peace in
his next journey and may you find peace knowing that he will.
Truly, if you knew Dan, you knew one of the GOOD GUYS!!!! He loved everybody and would do anything for anyone. He loved life and making people happy. His laugh was contagious (and loud) and we loved him for it. My family wishes our condolences to Jeri and their beautiful family. Thank you Dan for the wonderful memories you’ve given to all of us.
When my dad was building on Harwood Lake he met Dan and Jeri and I think there was snowmobiling and skiing involved…lol I remember my $2 bag full of candy from Happy Landing every weekend. Dan was alway so kind and patient with me as I carefully spent the money, a smile always on his face too! I’m sorry such a bright light is gone. We need more people like Dan in this world
Jeri I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dan. He was a very special man to all that met him. I remember when we all worked at the old Three Rivers Hospital together and when he came to Hohners. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs
Dan’s presence was always known whether it be his outgoing personality or his vibrant contagious laugh! You always knew when Dan was in the house! I Loved going to the Halon house as a young kid! I enjoyed Dans company when I was older and worked at Docks! He and my dad and their breakfast club at Happy Landings! Loved hearing his stories! I was happy to have his aid when laying my grandma and dad to rest through Hohner! Such a good guy gone too soon! Sending all my love to the Halon Family through this difficult time!
Dan was so helpful when Jackies mom passed and was so kind and helpful. He was a.very caring man and will be missed.
My sincerest condolences for the family ,I remember Dan from south main shell and the hohner funeral home sering him at both places.was a sweet man ,will be missed by many. Prayers to the family for comfort during this difficult time.