Drowning victim had history of seizures

An autopsy conducted Monday morning confirmed that 25-year-old Ernest Polley of Delton drowned in Gull Lake.

Polley was found floating in the lake at the northern boundary of Ross Township Park about 9:40 a.m. Sunday.

He was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. Saturday at the park, where he was attending a social gathering with friends and relatives, police said.

"There was no trauma to the body," said Lt. Terry VanStreain of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department on Monday afternoon. "Apparently, he did suffer from seizures, and it didn't appear he was taking his medication."

VanStreain said the fact that Polley wasn't taking medication may have been the reason for the seizure and why he drowned.

The autopsy was completed at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, VanStreain said.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, 133 E. Orchard St., Delton.

Polley's family declined to speak with the Enquirer on Monday, according to John Gores, funeral director.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdayat the funeral home, Gores said.
A private family service is expected to be held at a later date.