Delores "Dee" Frye
April 28, 2012
Delores “Dee” Frye passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Delores was born on October 16, 1938 in Melrose, Iowa to Mary (Comer) and Francis Heyland. She retired from Southridge Hy-Vee after 23 years of loyal service.
Dee lived her life for her Family and Friends! She was a loyal and dedicated steward of her love, for her faith, and of the Adoration Chapel at Christ the King. Dee enjoyed the sport of baseball which was always evident as she watched her two grandsons play. She never missed a game!! Harry Caray and Ron Santo were faces and voices seen and heard on a daily basis and NOW SHE has joined them on to the highest level! Go Cub's , Get some Runs!
This Mother and Daughter have had a BOND just like a perfectly fit glove, and each knew that was one GOD made just for them !!! Dee and Brenda's bond was a First Time Hall of Fame 100% Ballot Buster Entry !!! Pierre and Gracie and ALL of us know that GOD has BLESSED mom with a front row seat and a season pass !!! Mom was our biggest cheerleader throughout our lives. When we were sad, she was sadder and when we were happy, she was happier. She loved her family, more than life. How blessed we have been to have known her, which makes saying good-bye so very hard. MOM , You were and ALWAYS will be the STAR of our Lives ! Thank You!! WE miss you already and we will always LOVE YOU !!!
Delores is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John; children, Dennis and Mark (Carla), Brenda (Mark) Vandenberg; grandchildren, Cody (Erica) Frye and Nick Frye; great-granddaughter, Ella; sisters, Sharon Casebolt and Debbie (Ben) Johnson; special friends, Jeanne and Francis; granddog, Gracie; and numerous other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Leo Heyland and Ed Casebolt.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3rd at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, memory sharing starts at 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston in loving
memory of Dee.
Dee’s family would like to THANK everyone who helped support, encourage and care for their mom – especially the Pharmacy staff at Hy-Vee, the Mercy staff, the Hospice staff, the ambulance staff, and the Hamilton’s staff- may God Bless you all!!!
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Sallie and Duane Leibhart
05/06/2012
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Frye family. A mother's love will never be forgotten.
Take care ~ we care..Mark, Carla and family.
Sally Kennedy
05/03/2012
I was so blessed to have worked at Hy-Vee Southridge with Dee for so many years. She touched SO MANY lives here at the store. Some of us long time employees were just listing them and the list is LONG! I am just sorry I lost touch with her after her retirement. My thoughts are with you through these times. She was a very special lady.
Ann Comer
05/02/2012
I guess we'll never really understand the plans the Lord makes for us all! I used to 'raz' my cousin DEE-lores about her size..."You're older than me, and you'll ALWAYS have to look up to me!" Only in stature, she came from very humble beginnings, worked hard always, making sure HER kid's had a much better life!!! She deserved a MUCH longer time to enjoy kid's, grandkids (Bren's dogs too). Instead she was given a BATTLE to wage...did it valiantly, she didn't want pity, just prayers!!! You'll be missed, and you were loved greatly by your phone tag cuz........Ann
Cindy Mason
05/02/2012
Dee was such an integral part of our family. We were all blessed to know and love her. Take comfort knowing that she is with the angels now and continues to watch over each of you. Her legacy is the special family she shared with the rest of us. God Bless.
Catherine (Comer) Schmidt
05/02/2012
Frye/Casebolt Families:
Dee was such a fun lady and a bright spot on the South Side! Christ's peace with you until you are all together again.
Katie McGhee
05/01/2012
Frye Family...thinking of you and hope that the wonderful memories you have of your mom/grandma will comfort you as you grieve her loss.
Jim Tierney
05/01/2012
May God Bless all of you and May he help and coach you in your time of morning. We all know we are never ready to let them go.
Bill Stuart
04/30/2012
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you continue this journey with Dee no longer by your side, but knowing that she is still with you in spirit with out burdens of this world. The days will get easier, but memories will always be there to cherish in your hearts.
God bless all of you.
Joyce Vandenberg
04/30/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your mom was always a neat person the years I knew her. She will be missed alot. We mourn her loss, but rejoice in her new home with no more pain. god bless all of y ou.
Sheryl Nichols
04/30/2012
My deepest sympathies and love to all of you. Your memories of the life Dee led are a real tribute to her love and support for her family. I will always remember her style of sitting back quietly and rooting on her grandsons at every ball game. May God hold you and grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.