Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, for Penny Jo Fuss, 69, who died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at her home in Allegan.
Though Penny’s last couple years were a struggle with her dementia diagnosis, she was loved deeply through the end. You could often hear her laughing about small and silly things (like snorting at her), see her smiling at her closest family, and though she forgot a lot, you could still feel her love.
Penny was born Nov. 1, 1954, to Martin and Bernadine Myland, the youngest of four children. She later gained a step father, John Munro, who was a bright light in everyone’s life. Even after the death of her mom and dad, John was considered a father figure and stayed in the kids’ life until his passing.
Penny and Doug Fuss were married on May 4, 1979. They had 2 children, Heather and Kyle. She loved her kids more than anything, and always put them first. Penny was able to stay at home with her children while they were young because of Doug’s hard work
She later worked at Hallmark, where she was known as “The Hallmark Lady” to many customers, working there for many years until she officially retired. Seven years ago she welcomed her grandson Everette Fuss. Her grandson Kalvin Ruthruff was also a bright spot in her life. Penny loved both her kids’ spouses, Lenny and Angelea, and accepted them with open arms.
Penny and Doug celebrated their 45th anniversary before Penny’s passing. Doug honored his vows and took care of her in sickness and health, keeping her at home to care for her with the help of family and Hospice. He was determined not to send her to a nursing home.
Penny was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, sister Peggy, and brother Darrell. She is survived by her husband Doug, children Heather (Leonard) Ruthruff and Kyle (Angelea) Fuss, her two grandsons and her brother, Woody Myland.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Penny’s name to Elara Caring Hospice would neb appreciated.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 10:30 a.m.to noon and immediately following the service Penny will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A luncheon at Sacred Heart Church will follow the committal service.
