Penny Jo Fuss, left for her eternal resting place surrounded by her family at her home in Allegan, MI on August 27th.

How do you sum up a lifetime of memories and love in a few short paragraphs? We will try…..Although Penny's last couple years were a struggle with her dementia diagnosis, she was loved so very deeply  through the end.  You could often hear her laughing about small and silly things (like snorting at her), see her smiling at her closest family, and although she forgot a lot, you could still feel her love every day.  Watching her slip away was incredibly hard, but knowing she was happy, and that she is finally home, means the world to her family.

Penny was born on November 1, 1954 to her parents Martin and Bernadine Myland.  She was the youngest of four children.  She later gained a step father, John Munro, who was a bright light in everyone's life.  Even after the death of her mom and dad, John was considered a father figure and stayed in the kids' life until his passing.  She loved her siblings (Darrell, Woody, and Peggy), and they were close growing up.

Penny met the love of her life, Doug Fuss, and they were married on May 4, 1979.  Together they had 2 children, Heather and Kyle.  She loved her kids more than anything, and always put them first.  Penny was able to stay at home with her children while they were young because of the hard work of Doug. She later worked at Hallmark, where she was known as "The Hallmark Lady" to many customers, working there for many years until she officially retired.  7 years ago she was ecstatic to welcome her grandson Everette Fuss, who she adored.  Her grandson Kalvin Ruthruff was also a bright spot in her life, and she was proud of all his accomplishments and genuine heart.  You always saw a smile on her face when either of the boys were around.  Penny loved both her kids' spouses, Lenny and Angelea, and accepted them with open arms.  They were/are definitely treated as part of the family.

Penny and Doug celebrated their 45th anniversary before Penny's passing. Doug honored his vows and took care of her in sickness and health, keeping her at home to care for her with the help of family and Hospice. He was determined not to send her to a nursing home.  It was emotional and hard, but he pushed on and kept that promise to her.

Breaking her family's hearts, Penny passed on August 27th, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, sister Peggy, and brother Darrell.  She is survived by her husband Doug, children Heather (Leonard) Ruthruff and Kyle (Angelea) Fuss, her two grandsons and her brother Woody Myland.  She will be missed more than she could ever imagine, because she left her beautiful smile and caring nature everywhere she went.

In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to make a donation in Penny's name to Elara Caring  Hospice, who was phenomenal to work with, and cared for Penny like she was family.  You can donate to their website at https://elaracaringhospicefoundation.org/

So long and see you again one day, to the best wife, mom, and grandma.  You are so so very loved.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and a funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel.  Immediately following the service at the funeral home, Penny will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  A luncheon at Sacred Heart Church will follow the committal service.