Frances Ellen Tuttle

Frances E. Tuttle (Dougherty), age 86 of Hopkins, loving mother of three daughters, passed away the morning of October 24, 2022 after a series of complications in Wyoming Michigan with her family by her side. Frances was born on July 18, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Royal (Earl) and Helen (Beebe) Dougherty. Frances moved to Hopkins in 1962 and married William Tuttle on November 2, 1962. They celebrated their 53rd anniversary before William passed away in March of 2016.

Frances is survived by her children, Alice Tuttle, Pam (Dave) Warner, and Carleen (Randy) Marklevitz; grandchildren, Scott (Stacey) Marklevitz, Chad (Allison) Brummel, Matthew (Kendra) Warner, Lance (Erin) Marklevitz, Kendra (Jordan) Bylsma, and Nicole Warner; great-grandchildren, Easton, Coy, Jude, and Theo Marklevitz, Lila and Chloe Brummel, Sawyer Bylsma with another great-grandson due in December; brother, Harvey (Ann) Dougherty; very special niece, Carla Kruger; as well as many other nieces and nephews.

Frances spent her married life as a homemaker; family was everything to her. She loved caring for her children and grandchildren. She treasured the time she had with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they came to visit. In their early married years, Frances and William would spend their spare time on the dance floor square dancing. Frances loved to shop and was always looking for a bargain.

A memorial luncheon will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2022 and the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1896 135th Ave, Hopkins (Hilliards) from 1-4 p.m. Private graveside services will take place at a later date.