Age 92, formerly of Fridley. Passed away on March 3, 2012 in Cambridge, MN. Frances was born July 14, 1919 in Madison, Minnesota to Matthew and Frances Bendel. She was the youngest of 9 siblings, 4 sisters and 4 brothers all deceased. Frances lived in the Madison area where she met LaVern and they were married on February 12, 1947 in Graceville, MN. LaVern was a farmer and they lived near Graceville for the first few years of marriage and then moved to Barry where they lived until 1958 when they moved to a farm near Dumont. They lived here until 1962 when LaVern left farming for a position at the Montana Milling Co. and they moved to Fergus Falls. After LaVern passed away in 1988, Frances stayed in Fergus Falls for several years before moving to Fridley. She was preceded in death by husband LaVern "Bud" and 8 siblings. Survived by her six children Elise (Doug), Craig (Eileen), Bill, Jerry (Angela), Denise (John) and Jan (Amy); 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.
Memorials Preferred.
Visitation
Miller Funeral Home
6210 Hwy. 65 NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Thursday, March 8, 2012
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
Church of St. William
6120 - 5th Street Northeast
Fridley, MN 55432
Friday, March 9, 2012
11:00 AM
Cemetery
St. Michael Cemetery
Madison, MN 56256
Saturday, March 10, 2012
12:00 PM