James "Jim" Penrice's Obituary
Mr. James “Jim” Penrice, age 56, of Spring Lake passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was born May 14, 1961 in Mundeline, IL to William and Nora (Devine) Penrice. On December 12, 1998 he married Gina Gullo in Spring Lake.
Jim was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where he worked as Director of Faith Formation. Family was very important to Jim and his priority was spending time with them. Faith was also very important to Jim; he published nine books on the Catholic faith and was also a contributing writer for Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic Online, Columbia, and Catholic Athletes for Christ.
He is survived by his wife Gina; three children: Zachary, Elizabeth, and Nicholas; mother, Nora Penrice; siblings: Susan (Richard) Riedl, Daniel (Deb) Penrice, Thomas (Agnes) Penrice, John (Vicki) Penrice, Stephen (Parwin)Penrice; father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Barbara Gullo; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lisa Gullo, Rhonda Michels, Molly (Richard) Smith, and Matthew (Viki) Gullo; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William Penrice; brother, Robert Penrice; and brother-in-law, Thomas Michels.
A Mass will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake with Rev. David Gross officiating. A Rosary and visitation will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (604 E. Savidge St.) with the Rosary being prayed at 5:30 PM followed by visitation from 6-8 PM. Interment will take place in Spring Lake Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Jim may be given to: The Penrice Children’s Education Fund, c/o Gina Penrice. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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