Catherine Ann Hannon

Catherine Ann (Hyland) Hannon, affectionately known as Cathy, age 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, in Richland, Michigan, surrounded by love.

Cathy was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 14, 1939, to John and Catherine (Conway) Hyland. She graduated from Beaumont High School in 1957 and went on to attend John Carroll University, where she earned a degree in English, graduating summa cum laude.

Cathy began her career as an eighth-grade English teacher, a fitting role for a woman who had a lifelong love of reading, learning, and the written word. She later worked for more than 20 years as a clerk for the 10th District Court in Battle Creek, where she built lasting friendships and became a familiar and respected presence in the community.

Cathy found joy in many things throughout her life, including horseback riding, music, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She was a longtime member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church Choir and was deeply committed to literacy in her community through her work with SLD Read. She also served on the board of the Battle Creek Irish Club and was actively involved with the organization for several years. Her love of books and her belief in the importance of education were reflected in the many ways she gave her time and talents to others.

Family was at the heart of Cathy’s life. She married John E. “Jack” Hannon in 1962, and together they built a family that remained her greatest source of love and pride. Jack preceded her in death in August 1996, after 34 years of marriage.

Cathy was also preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Hyland, and her brother, John “Packy” Hyland.

She leaves behind her seven children: John E. Hannon IV (Diana), Mary C. Hannon, Michael J. Hannon (Tammy), James P. Hannon (Patricia), Elizabeth R. Casterline (Scot), Sara A. Green (David), and Anita C. Hannon-Messer (Wade); 20 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlene Hyland, Tom Hyland (Pam), Kevin Hyland (Ann), and Jim Hyland (Nancy).

Cathy will be remembered for her intelligence, her love of books and music, her Irish heritage, her quick wit, and, most of all, her devotion to her family. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will carry her love with them always.

Visitation will be held on Sunday August 23rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services 703 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015. Funeral mass will be held on Monday August 24th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 61 N 23rd St. Battle Creek, MI 49015. Family requests that visitors attending Cathy’s service wear colorful attire to honor Cathy’s memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Cathy’s memory to Gull Arbor Senior Living in Richland, Michigan, in appreciation of the loving, compassionate care they provided to Cathy and her family during her final days, or to SLD Read, an organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome reading and learning challenges.

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