Frantzen, Sophia - 1878-1957

FRANTZEN

Posted By: Linda Vander Linden - Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/1/2010 at 13:24:25

Sophia Frantzen, a resident of Hospers passed away at the Delaney Nursing Home at Spencer on Saturday evening, July 6. Her death was the result of a stroke 6 weeks ago. She was 79 years old.

Sophia Frantzen, daughter of Henry and Josephine Frantzen was born February 22, 1878 in Hospers and spent her entire life in Hospers.

She spent many years working in the Hospers post office and clerking in several stores. She cared for her aged grandmother, Mrs. Christianity, for many years until her death. Upon the death of her brother's wife, Mrs. Peter Frantzen, she cared for the five children of this family. The boys, Henry, Leo and Emil all preceded her in death. The two girls, Josephine, Mrs. Wallace Leonard of Spencer and Celeste, Mrs. George Graff of Waterloo and Mrs. Mary Frantzen of Pierre, S.D., (Emil Frantzen's widow) are the immediate survivors. Three other nieces and two nephews also survive. Her parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 A.M. at St. Anthony's church in Hospers with Msgr. Geo. C. Theobald in charge of requiem high Mass. Appropriate music was furnished by the choir.

Pallbearers were Tony and Fred Fischer, John Penning, Cyl Haag, John and Peter Klein.

Interment took place in the St. Anthony's Cemetery with the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sioux County Capital, July 18, 1957