Genevieve Alma Francisco

Genevieve Alma Francisco, 90, of South Haven, MI, passed away on October 25, 2014 at the Countryside Nursing Home of South Haven, MI. She was born January 25, 1924 in Hastings, MI to Roy and Maude (Sirrine) Stadel. Genevieve married Leo Francisco on June 14, 1942 in Hasting, Michigan.  During her life, Genevieve worked as a seamstress at Lemon Fresh in Holland, MI and out of her home.  She was instrumental in making hundreds of quilts. Genevieve was a member of the Rose Park Baptist Church in Holland where she helped in the nursery for several years and assisted in sewing banners for the church.  Genevieve was an excellent baker and was known for her breads, cinnamon rolls and wedding cakes.

Genevieve is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Charles Stadel and her son-in-law, Douglas Toxopeus.

She is survived by her children- Michael (Mary Lynn) Francisco of Ortonville, MI, Ruth Ann Toxopeus of Reston, VA, Steve (Kim) Francisco of South Haven, MI. Her grandchildren-  Michael and Mark Francisco, Matthew and Nathan Toxopeus, Abby (Tom) Larson, Lindsay (Robert) Bodtke. Her great-grandchildren - Joshua Francisco, Bennett Larson and Hazel Bodtke. Her siblings- John Dean (Ruth) Stadel of Hastings, MI, Eleanor (Norman) Barry of Portage, MI, and Robert (Marsha) Stadel of Hastings, MI.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Fuller Cemetery near Hastings, Michigan officiated by Rev. Jeffrey S. Dick. in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to 4-H or a charity of donor's choice.