Francis J. Fello Obituary (1925 - 2018)

Francis J. Fello, 92, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Lakeland Medical Center in the presence of his family and close friends. He retired in 1985 to devote the remainder of his life to preaching the good news of the Kingdom. He was a loving and generous father and grandfather who would do anything for his family and friends. He grew up and lived in the St. Joseph area for his entire life and loved the beauty of Lake Michigan, the river and the bluff. He is survived by his children Linda (Richard) Laskey, Catherine (Doug) DeRidder, Rosemary (Fello) Srnec, Francis (Sue) Fello, Jr. and Thomas (Janet) Fello, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous friends at the Jehovah Witness Congregation. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary, his son John, five sisters and three brothers and a son-in-law, Richard J. Srnec. Those wishing to share a memory of Frank may do so at www.hovenfunerals.com. The family will hold a private memorial service on March 23, 2018.