Mary Frantz
March 17, 2011
Mary Joan Frantz, 76, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born April 21, 1934, to Sylvester and Enid Blubaugh, and grew up in Weldon, Ia.
Joan was active in the Saylorville Garden Club for 30 years. She enjoyed gardening and art.
Joan is survived by her husband, Robert; children, David (Marlene) Frantz, Brenda (Don) Frank, Joyce (Don) Gray, Gary Frantz, James (Louise) Frantz, and Steven (Roberta) Frantz; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; brother, Gene Blubaugh; and sister, Judy Maly.
She was preceded in death by her parents and infant daughter, Diane Marie.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2011, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Ridgedale Cemetery in Johnston. Family will greet visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 4:30 p.m. rosary on Sunday, March 20, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Case, Lamoni, Iowa
03/25/2011
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
TJ Nelson
03/20/2011
My thoughts and sympathies are with the entire Frantz family.
Becky Faris
03/20/2011
Dave, Marlene and family,
Sending our deepest sympathy, during your time of great loss. Sorry Nathan and I are in MN, for doctor appointments. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, thought we can't physically be there. If there is anything we can do, please let Jon know.
With deepest sympathy,
Becky, Jon and Nathan Faris
Russ and Jane Beebe and family
03/18/2011
Frantz Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Mark Knuth
03/17/2011
My deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss.