Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Harkness, Francis John 2005
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 3 Jun 2005

Francis John Harkness, 56, of Ionia passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cheryl (Rudolph) Harkness; his 
children, Kimberly (Joe) Butler, Andrea (Mike) Wood; his grandchildren, Ty and 
Trevor Wood.  He is also survived by his father, Ed Harkness, sister Sue Ann 
(Gary) Edlin of Grand Ledge, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marie (Popendick) Harkness.

John served in the Army Reserves for six years.  He was a graduate of Ferris 
State University’s Architectural Program in 1969, where he was a member of 
Alpha Delta Chi.  John worked for his father at Specialty Block for many years 
and went on to manage the company after it was sold.  He owned and operated CJ 
Cap & Trailer for 15 years before he retired in 2004.  He was a life member of 
the Western Michigan Rifle and Pistol Club and other organizations.  He was an 
avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman.  John was a loving and caring husband, 
father and grandfather.  He gave us many years of laughs and wonderful memories.

There will be a graveside funeral held at Balcom Cemetery, Tuesday, June 7, at 
2 p.m. for family and close friends.  In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions can be made to Aplastic Anemia Foundation or Leukemia Research 
Foundation.  Arrangements by Lake Funeral Home of Ionia.


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