ZANTJER, Mrs. Frances L.
Age 91
Of Gobles

Passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at her home. Frances was born September 6, 1916 in Lawton, the daughter of Herbert and Faye (Hamilton) Lofts. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gobles and for over 10 years she worked in the kitchen at the YWCA in Kalamazoo until retirement. Her favorite pastimes were flower gardening and bird watching. Preceding her in death were her husband, Albertus; her siblings, Rita, Gorden, Letha and Louise. Surviving are her son, Bruce (Pat) Zantjer of Otsego; her daughter, Karen Zantjer of Gobles; two grandchildren, Scott (Faith) Zantjer of Gobles and Angela (Jeff) Zantjer Lin of Portage; 10 great-grandchildren, Mark, Zachery, Ben, Brook, Grace, Emily, Nicholas, Cecelia, Gabriela and Sophia; a sister, Mildred Vos of Portage; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to: the Gobles Jr. Academy, 32146 6th Ave., Gobles, MI 49055 or Wings of Hope Hospice, 530 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010. Arrangements by the
Winkel Funeral Home,
Otsego
Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 7/18/2008 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)