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Mr. Francisco M. Santellan, age 69 of Grant, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born Francisco M. Santellan in Monterey, Mexico the son of Anastacia (Medrano) and Antonio Santellan on June 23, 1938. He married Maria E. Rodriquez on May 23, 1960 in White Cloud. He was a Laborer for Grand Rapids Gravel Co. until 2005 retiring after 27 years. He was a member of Grandville Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Maria Santellan, his daughters Mary Jane & Geno Rangel, Erma & Arturo Esteban all of Grant, Thea & Mario Jimenez of Holland, his granddaughter Jamie & Ramon Jasso of Grant, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters Maria de Jesus Ramirez, Placido Santellan, Inez Nino, Mercelina Gonsalez, Elodia Leal, Lupe Decker, Jose Juan Santellan, Gregorio Santellan, Mary Castro, Isabel Perez, Lucia Hendricks, Alicia Lara, Jean Collins, Olga Millis, Merced Clark. He was preceded in death by his brothers Antonio Santellan in 2005 and Ted Santellan who was killed in Vietnam in 1968. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Bailey Christian Church, on Thursday, May 29, 2008 with Mr. Russ Holden officiating. Interment will be in the Shippy Cemetery near Grant. Visitation will be held 6-8 P. M. Wednesday at the McKinley Grant Chapel. For Memorials please consider the Make a Wish Association. Please sign the online guest book at www.mckinleyfuneral.com.
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS Don has known Frank for a long time he worked with him at GRG our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
I'm going to miss my brother for many reasons but mostly for his special kind of humor. He could always see the lighter side of most situations no matter how serious. In my eyes he was just a really good family man and I would be proud to follow his example.
My tio Frank,i remember being around him,he made us feel like we was part of his own family.He was always so loving,thoughtful,caring,and showed us love.I will miss you....
Frank was one of the most charming and sincere men that I have ever had the honor to know. He never pretended to be anything than who he was, Frank Santellan. He made you feel at home. He loved his family. He loved his church. I was often amazed how important it was to him that he would travel in terrible weather to be at Sunday worship. You never had to guess how Frank felt about Jesus, he was always eager and willing to share his faith. There is no finer thing that can be said about a man than that he cared about the souls of men and women. We are stung by his loss, humbled by his example. Even his last Sunday at church this week, he stopped me to give me a few personal words of encouragement. This was Frank, my brother, my friend. I loved the man. I will miss him. We share in your sorrow.
Maria, Mary Jane, Erma, Thea and family, Ryan and I want to express our deepest sympathies for you at this time of great loss. Unfortunately, we will be unable to return to Michigan for the services but please know that you are in our thoughts and I will remember to pray for you. May Jesus show his love to you at this time through the large extended family you have -- let them bless you. I will really miss my uncle Pancho. He always greeted me with warmth and a big smile and that will be my memory of him. With all of our love from Minnesota, Ryan and Sandra Powell
I was really sad to hear the news of uncle Franks passing. He was such a special man a great example to me as I was growing up. I remember him, Roy Leal and my dad taking care of the church in Grant, even through hard times. In all the times that I spent around uncle Frank, I never ever saw him in a bad mood, mad or sad. Franks name for me was Yorch. He was always happy and giving to the people around him. He loved to make people happy. I remember him at my grandpa’s house playing his guitar and singing. Aunt Mary, Mary Jane, Erma and Teddy, I want you to know that you had a great Husband and Father and he will be missed by all who knew him. He made the world a better place. You are in our prayers.
Irma and family, you have my deepest condolences. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your dad was a wonderful man and I'm glad I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to him. Lean and depend on God! With love from Texas!
Tia Maria, Erma, Mary Jane, Teddy, Jamie, and the rest of my cousins my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Tio will be missed by many people. He was a good man. I hope as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
My thoughts & prayers and great memories are with you Tio I will miss you alot and treasure all my wonderful memories. Lot's of love Gumbies
Tia maria and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you for the terrible loss your family is going through. Tio Pancho, was a good man and will be missed, but never forgotten.
Maria,MaryJane,Irma, and Teddy, you all have my deepest sympathy in your loss.I shall also remember my brother greeting me with a big smile and a big old bear hug so happy to see me.I never saw him in a bad mood,mad, or unhappy.Jesus's love sure shined in his face and that must be why he was always such a HAPPY man.I'll truly miss him and I can't wait to join him and our other family members that are waiting for us with open arms.May God's PEACE be with you in the days to come.
I was so saddened to hear about Tio Pancho. I want to let my Tia, and my cousins Jane, Irma and Teddy and all the grandchildren know that I am with you and you are all with me, I pray that God will grant you the strength and comfort that will get you through this. Unfortunately David the boys and I are unable to attend. You will all be thought of and Tio will greatly be missed. I cant eat ice cream without hearing him say " I scream U scream we all scream for Ice Cream. Tio always made me laugh, his smile and the warmth of his unconditional love will be with me and mine always. I love you all!
My heart is saddened by the news of "grandpa's" passing. My thoughts are with the family and I know that time can help heal your loss.
FRANK WAS A GREAT AND KIND PERSON. MY WIFE AND I ARE GOING TO REMBER THIS MAN FOR HIS KINDIES.
Thea, So sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know your dad well, but he always had a hello or a smile for me when he would see me at church. My prayers are with you and your mom and sisters as you go through this loss.
I can't really say that I knew Frank very well, and it's been a long time since I have seen him, but I remember him as being a very happy person, and knowing how close this family is, I know he was very loved and will be missed so much, and by so many. My heart goes out to all of you, his family, and friends during this hard time, but know he is in Gods hands and doing well,Don't shed tears because he is gone but cry tears of joy for the life he lived, and most importantly, take this time to love one another and support each other, as Frank would have wanted you too.
Maria, Mary Jane, Irma and Teddy, I am saddened by the loss of Uncle Pancho. My heart and prayers go out to all of you during this time. I pray God will surround you with His peace, comfort and our loving family, today and always. Love, Chris, Jenn, Hannah and Rachel Kolt
Dad, you taught us so much. God has truly blessed us with a beautiful life with you. You lived your last day of your life as if you knew it was your last! Just the way the bible says it should be lived. I remember that morning we went to the Grant Cemetary like we always did on Memorial day to see the Memorial Day service with all the family members there. The comments that you made that day make so much sense to me now! One of those comments was, that you and mom are always together in mind and spirit. Dad did you know that that was going to be your last day with us? The rest of the day we spent it all together at my sister Teddys house. We were celebrating you and Moms 48th Anniversary. We had so much fun that day! The kids broke pinatas, we had a cake for you and mom, and Geno cooked a wonderful cookout on the grill! Remember you even told him, "my compliments to the Chef!" Dad I'm going to miss you so much. Home will never be the same, actually nothing will ever be the same. But one thing is for sure. We still have mom, and we will cherish her and take care of her for you... just the way you did.I LOVE YOU DAD... I MISS YOU ALREADY MY HEART IS CRYING FOR YOU. Your daughter, Mary Jane Rangel (Santellan)
Maria,Mary Jane, Irma,and Thea,and Family..I want you to know that with shared sadness,and special thoughts, with hope of healing and comfort,my heart goes out to you. Know that the Lord saves those who are crushed in spirit. To my brother Pancho...May we all learn from you, to love cheris, and forgive. I will never ever, forget our last visit at the cemetery,that give's me hope to see you again in a new city and a new life. Love Lupe
Dear Family...We were sad to hear of the loss of your loved one. Ignacio remembers him as a child spending time with him. Just know that you are in our hearts and prayers. May God Bless you all, Ignacio & Judy
Dear Family...We were sad to hear of the loss of your loved one. Ignacio remembers him as a child spending time with him. Just know that you are in our hearts and prayers. May God Bless you all, Ignacio & Judy
To My Brothers beloved Wife Maria of many years, and to his daughters MaryJane & Irma & Teddy and Son in-laws and Grandkids you have our condolences and our prayers. I will miss my brother Frank very much I loved him so much but I am also happy for him because he has met JESUS!!! and all the loved ones that went before him especially Mom & Dad. So he is in a much better place now. We will always remember my brother and I will always have him in my heart. I LOVE HIM Robert & Isabel
My Dad is/was the most awesome man in my eyes, he was my first love of my life, I always wanted to marry a man just like my Dad!! Don't ever wish for something you can't handle. : ) He would always joke around and make funny remarks about what you were saying, he was a wonderful example of a christian man, I have learned a lot from him and I will always cherish him with all the great memories that I have of him, there are just way to many to post, but I thank God for not letting him suffer or live to be a man he wouldn't want to be either. We are a very strong family and with all the loving prayers and God with us everyday we will begin the healing process. I just thank God we still have our Mom and we can be with her at this difficult time in our lives. I want to thank you all for your wonderful comments about our Dad and I am so proud of him for making such a wonderful impression on so many people in our lives. Dad, I know you are with so many of our family and I just want to write down, I LOVE YOU DAD!! (I LOVE YOU TOO MIJA!!) Always remember Jane and Irma, that is what Dad would tell us back!! I love you two so much that it hurts when I think of losing either one of you or Mom, but let's enjoy our lives like Dad did his last!!! : ) With all my love, Teddy (Thea)
Frank was a very nice man.He will be sadly missed by his "entire " family.Rest assured he sits beside Jesus now.Trust Jesus to carry us through this difficult time & I pray this will bring the family close once again.God Bless all.
McKinley Funeral Homes, Inc.
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