Age 95, of South Lyon. Born in South Range, Michigan. Preceded in death by her parents Emil and Alma Hakola. She and her father lived in Finland for about a year, following the death of her mother in 1921. In 1927, her father married Naimi Sillanpaa. After residing in Chassell and L'Anse, they moved to Elo in 1930.

On June 26, 1943, Eleanor married Wilfred G. Manley of Detroit, formerly of Calumet. They lived in Detroit and Redford Township before moving to South Lyon in 1979. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Southfield, where she was very active in their women's groups, and taught Sunday school. She was also an active member of the Finnish Center Association in Farmington Hills, MI.

Her husband of 67 years preceded her in death in 2010. Surviving are her daughters: Kathleen (George) Nutwell of Crofton, MD; Elaine (Charles) Lada of New Hudson, MI; Alice Manley of Westland, MI; grandson Christopher Lada of Boonton, NJ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends for visitation Monday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. service time. Burial will follow at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 or to the Finnish Center Assoc., 35200 W. 8 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48335.

Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.