Martha Ann Fontaine's Obituary
Big Rapids - Martha Ann Fontaine, 93, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018, at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital.
She was born March 8, 1925, in Celina, TN, the daughter of Rad and Nora (Dillon) Scantland, and moved to Big Rapids in 1971. For many years, Martha was head cook in food service at Ferris State College.
Martha still loved to cook, enjoyed going to the casino, and found time to lunch together with her retired Ferris friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Charles. Surviving are two sons, Philip (Betty) Boyle of Big Rapids, Charles (Earline) Fontaine of Orlando, FL; two daughters Joan (Don) VanFleteren of Big Rapids and Pat Gorman of Las Vegas; 8 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her son David Heisler, her sister Mary Green, and brother Jimmy Lynn.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Burial will follow in the Pine Plains Cemetery. Martha's family will greet friends at the funeral home on Monday from 3-5 p.m., and at the funeral home prior to services on Tuesday.
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