Frances Ann Thoennes Herzog, 1921–2012 (aged 91 years)
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- Frances Ann Thoennes /Herzog/
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- Frances Ann Thoennes
- Surname
- Herzog
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- Fran //
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- Fran
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Shared note: St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Catholic Church |
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Shared note: Event Description: Calvary Cemetery, Villard MN |
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1915–2002
Birth: May 17, 1915
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: August 29, 2002 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1921–2012
Birth: August 21, 1921
— Millerville, Douglas County, Minnesota Death: October 10, 2012 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Marriage | Marriage — October 14, 1988 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1915–2002
Birth: May 17, 1915
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— Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota Death: August 29, 2002 — Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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1916–1982
Birth: May 1, 1916
— Truman, Martin County, Minnesota Death: April 9, 1982 — Hudson Township, Douglas County, Minnesota |
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Frances Herzog, 91 Frances "Fran" Herzog, 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Fran was born August 21, 1921 in Urbank, the daughter of John and Katherine (Terfehr) Thoennes. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank. Fran was united in marriage to Francis Herzog on November 21, 1940. The couple farmed by Garfield right after their marriage and then moved into Alexandria, where they worked for Alex Hardware and then at Wedums Supply. To this union, five children were born: Francis Jr., Arlene, Phyllis, Lou Ann and Mary Ann. Francis died on December 6, 1982. Fran married Ambrose Gaffaney on October 14, 1988 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Fran loved spending time with her family. She loved having coffee and cookies. Fran was very active in her community, volunteering as a Gray Lady, at Knute Nelson Home and the Senior Center. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and D of I. Frances enjoyed playing bingo, cards, pull tabs and going to the casino. Fran will be remembered as having a very spunky personality; she just loved having a good time . Fran was very musically gifted. She had the ability of just hearing a song and then being able to play it. Frances was also a great polk a dancer and a member of the Jolly Jokers Kitchen Band. She is survived by her children, Francis Jr. and wife, Carol of Phoenix, AZ, Arlene Oelrich of Alexandria, Phyllis Boesl (Tim) of Miltona, LouAnn Carlson of Alexandria, Mary Ann Zastrow (Richard) of Alexandria; 19 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph Thoennes of Alexandria; sister, Laura Cichy of Henning; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Thoennes and Marcella Thoennes; stepchildren, George Gaffaney, Kathy Strunc, David Gaffaney, Greg Gaffaney, Mary Beth Jubert, Lynn McMurray and families. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Francis Herzog and Ambrose Gaffaney; son-in-law, Dale Carlson; brothers, Gerhard, Lawrence, Ben, Victor and Richard; sisters, Margaret, Eva, Barbara and Veronica. Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria; www.andersonfuneral.net. |