It’s Christmas. The first without you. My heart hurts dreadfully. I miss you and Cole. I think of you two together almost daily. It just happens – thoughts come and go like a silent slow breeze. I have smiling-tears. You’re not going to walk into Tyrone and give us your Chicago “heeeey” the way you do with arms wide open or say “it’s tradition” or wear a “popcorn t-shirt” or ruffle Jimmy’s feathers or make my sister laugh out loud or make everything better because you’re here. You made my world a better place because of the way you loved my sister and my family. I miss you. Rock baby Cole in your arms for me, help me feel it. Not having held him is one of my largests life’s regrets. I yearn for the two of you. Merry Christmas Frank, love Tannie
My sincere condolences go out to Frankie’s family. I new he and Marty from Quincy and just read about his passing in the alumni bulletin. He was a great guy, touched so many with his friendly smile and abundant joy for life. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I was shocked to read his name in the obituaries, he was just too young.
Marty, you and your brother were such sweethearts. I’ll always remember the two of you, what a force of perserverance, kindness and zest for living. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Teri Cronin Toenjeson November 16, 2022 at 5:19 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. My husband Tom and I knew Frankie when we went to Quincy College in 1980 to 1985. He was such a sweetheart! He was always smiling and was so comfortable to be around. Everybody knew him and everybody loved him. What a great person! With our deepest sympathy, Teri and Tom Toenjes
I will continue to pray for Frank and his entire family. His legacy will certainly be the many,many lives he touched. I personally am a better person for knowing him and will continue to strive to be so as his example demonstrated. Heaven became that much more brighter with his smile. God be with you.
I knew Frankie from Quincy College-
He was always full of “piss and vinegar”.
I remember several outings at the “Shark” house that he was a huge part of.
I am thinking of you and your family in this time of loss.
He will be missed by many.
Keep him alive for your children.
He was agreat man.
Fondly,
Missy Biethman
As you must know much better than I, Frank was an incredible man — uncommonly common. Frank put everyone he met at ease with his sense of humor and keen wit. He had a compassionate heart. What an unbelievable impact he has made on so many lives.
May you find comfort in God’s promises as we continue to remember Frank and experience the impact of his life on ours.
I am saddended by Frank’s passing. He was a wonderful spirit with a way to touch the lives of everyone that he knew. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Just wanted you to know you are all in my prayers. I used to serve on some committees with Frank and really respected him professionally. I am also a friend to Bill and was unable to attend visitation because I was out of town. The entire family has my sincere sympathy.
Your heart’s warmth could melt the Arctic.
Your heart’s glimmer could outshine the sun.
Your heart’s guidence could lead the most lost
soul.
Your heart’s friendship legendary beyond statement of words.
You left us all with the imprint of your soul thank you for that.
I was so saddened to hear about Frnak’s passing. He was such as wonderful man and great role model. I was honored to have the opportunity to get to know him. Seth, I truly send out huge hugs to you. You are an honorable son, full of life, and I know your dad was so proud of you. I miss you and hope you and your family find peace in the love and well wishes of those around you.
Frank was a good friend of my Mothers. I did not know Frank well but at the same time, I will never forget him. I remember him telling my sister and I about running the Chicago Marathon over dinner one night while I was still a kid. He wrote a story about it too and I really admired his determination that was so self evident. I am sure Frank will be missed by so many.
It’s Christmas. The first without you. My heart hurts dreadfully. I miss you and Cole. I think of you two together almost daily. It just happens – thoughts come and go like a silent slow breeze. I have smiling-tears. You’re not going to walk into Tyrone and give us your Chicago “heeeey” the way you do with arms wide open or say “it’s tradition” or wear a “popcorn t-shirt” or ruffle Jimmy’s feathers or make my sister laugh out loud or make everything better because you’re here. You made my world a better place because of the way you loved my sister and my family. I miss you. Rock baby Cole in your arms for me, help me feel it. Not having held him is one of my largests life’s regrets. I yearn for the two of you. Merry Christmas Frank, love Tannie
he was the best uncle frankie in the whole universe!
My sincere condolences go out to Frankie’s family. I new he and Marty from Quincy and just read about his passing in the alumni bulletin. He was a great guy, touched so many with his friendly smile and abundant joy for life. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I was shocked to read his name in the obituaries, he was just too young.
Marty, you and your brother were such sweethearts. I’ll always remember the two of you, what a force of perserverance, kindness and zest for living. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Louise Horwick (Class of 85)Ohlwein
I am so sorry for your loss. My husband Tom and I knew Frankie when we went to Quincy College in 1980 to 1985. He was such a sweetheart! He was always smiling and was so comfortable to be around. Everybody knew him and everybody loved him. What a great person! With our deepest sympathy, Teri and Tom Toenjes
I will continue to pray for Frank and his entire family. His legacy will certainly be the many,many lives he touched. I personally am a better person for knowing him and will continue to strive to be so as his example demonstrated. Heaven became that much more brighter with his smile. God be with you.
Hi Bill,
Just wanted to say I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and hope you are well.
Sarah
There are no words to express the loss we will all experience every day with Frank’s passing. Our condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Thinking of you ~ Larry and Linda Snyder
I am so sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to see him at hocky on sunday night at skateland he always had a smile on . he will be missed
Dear Collette-
I knew Frankie from Quincy College-
He was always full of “piss and vinegar”.
I remember several outings at the “Shark” house that he was a huge part of.
I am thinking of you and your family in this time of loss.
He will be missed by many.
Keep him alive for your children.
He was agreat man.
Fondly,
Missy Biethman
As you must know much better than I, Frank was an incredible man — uncommonly common. Frank put everyone he met at ease with his sense of humor and keen wit. He had a compassionate heart. What an unbelievable impact he has made on so many lives.
May you find comfort in God’s promises as we continue to remember Frank and experience the impact of his life on ours.
God Bless.
Kent Evans
I am saddended by Frank’s passing. He was a wonderful spirit with a way to touch the lives of everyone that he knew. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Just wanted you to know you are all in my prayers. I used to serve on some committees with Frank and really respected him professionally. I am also a friend to Bill and was unable to attend visitation because I was out of town. The entire family has my sincere sympathy.
Your heart’s warmth could melt the Arctic.
Your heart’s glimmer could outshine the sun.
Your heart’s guidence could lead the most lost
soul.
Your heart’s friendship legendary beyond statement of words.
You left us all with the imprint of your soul thank you for that.
I was so saddened to hear about Frnak’s passing. He was such as wonderful man and great role model. I was honored to have the opportunity to get to know him. Seth, I truly send out huge hugs to you. You are an honorable son, full of life, and I know your dad was so proud of you. I miss you and hope you and your family find peace in the love and well wishes of those around you.
Frank was a good friend of my Mothers. I did not know Frank well but at the same time, I will never forget him. I remember him telling my sister and I about running the Chicago Marathon over dinner one night while I was still a kid. He wrote a story about it too and I really admired his determination that was so self evident. I am sure Frank will be missed by so many.