FLETCHER, Frances 1912-1993

FLETCHER, HOOK, HEERTS

Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 9/23/2013 at 19:16:46

Rites Held For Frances Fletcher

Frances W. Fletcher, of Grundy Center, passed away Thursday, October 7, at the Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center of natural causes, having attained the age of 81 years, 5 months ans 26 days.

Funeral services were held Saturday, October 9, at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Calvin W. Vanderwerf officiating.

Pallbearers were Mark Eilers, Terry Heerts, Maurell Pabst, Dean Maddux, Wayne Eilers and Kenneth Heerts.

Burial followed at Colfax Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery in rural Holland.

A memorial fund has been established.

Frances was born April 11, 1912, in Colfax Township, Grundy County, the daughter of William and Grace (Hook) Heerts. She received her education in Grundy County Schools.

On December 13, 1955, she was united in marriage to John Fletcher in Dubuque. Frances cleaned various offices as well as the Library in Grundy Center. She enjoyed harvesting and selling English walnuts. She was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1970; her parents; and by three brothers, John, Ralph, and Ed Heerts.

Survivors include one brothers, Andrew Heerts of Waverly and several nieces and nephews.

The Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home, Grundy Center, was in charge of the arrangements.

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