Dearinger, Frances – 1916-2010

BACKUS, COX, DEARINGER, HARRIS, JOHNSON, WICKETT

Posted By: JCGS Volunteer
Date: 8/6/2010 at 18:37:43

A funeral service for Frances Dearinger of Newton will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton, which has been entrusted with the arrangements. A visitation with the family will be from 1 p.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorials in Frances’ name are being designated to the Newton Salvation Army.
Frances Dearinger, 94, the daughter of Frank W. and Loretta (Cox) Johnson, was born March 28, 1916, at Monroe, Iowa. A lifelong resident of the Jasper County area, she graduated from Monroe Senior High School, Class of 1933.
On Dec. 19, 1936, Frances was united in marriage with Howard Dearinger in Des Moines, Iowa. She devoted her life to her family and friends and enjoyed helping Howard on the farm. She later sold massage equipment for Niagara Massage Company and American Massage Company. Frances actively managed her own rental properties for 40 years and was a member of the First Christian Church in Newton. She enjoyed her family, pets, music, playing the organ and electric key board, reading and watching Judge Judy.
Frances died on Saturday morning, July 31, 2010, at her home in Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard, on June 8, 2000; her brother, Steven Johnson; and her sister Helen Harris.
Those left to honor Frances’ memory include her daughter, Karen Backus, and Karen’s companion, Clint Wickett, of Newton; and her many friends.
Frances will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.pencefh.com.
Source: Newton Daily News; Monday, August 2, 2010