Frances M. Manifold, age 91, of Holland, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021.
Frances Mary (Scheidel) Manifold was born on February 16, 1929 to Roy & Helen (Aszman) Scheidel, in Blue Island, Illinois. Fran was the 5th of 10 children and was a graduate of Blue Island High School. At the age of 19, she signed on to the woman’s hardball team, the Blue Island Diana’s. Fran played 1st base and was a switch-hitter, enjoying the sport into her 70’s. Fran met Bill Manifold in the late 40’s, and they married in May of 1951. Together, they bought Pottawattamie Beach on Goshorn Lake in Saugatuck and ran it for 20 years. Fran was a member of St. Peter’s church while living in Saugatuck and St. Francis de Sales after moving to Holland. She was known for her delicious baked goods and generously sharing them with everyone. Besides sharing her baked goods, Fran found happiness in life by engaging in her many volunteer activities and random acts of kindness.
Fran was preceded in death by her son Jim, husband Bill, brother’s Roy & Lee, and sisters Helen, Margaret, and Bea.
She is survived by children Alan & Lori Manifold, Peggy Manifold & Daryl Petsch, John Manifold & Rob Zeller; grandchildren Hollie Manifold, and Alysa & Jon Hoffman; great grandchildren Kammryn, Kylee, Spencer, and Daxton.
The family will receive visitors from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, at the Dykstra Funeral Home – Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street, Holland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 13, at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church, 171 West 13th Street in Holland. Father Charlie Brown will preside over the ceremony. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Frances de Sales Church, 171 West 13th Street, Holland, MI 49423 or to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd, Holland, MI 49423.
Professional service entrusted to the Mulder Chapel.
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