Laurine Ann Frese
Laurine Ann Frese, age 95, of Fowler, IL, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. She was born on November 13, 1915 in Fowler, Il the daughter of Herman W. & Rose (Gramke) Rossmiller. She married Delmer Frese on September 4, 1940 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on March 14, 1989. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Frese worked as a cook and housekeeper for the Mohrenstecher Family of Quincy. After raising her nine children, Laurine returned to work as a cook for the Paloma Cafe and also at the Camp Point and Coatsburg Grade Schools.
Laurine was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church. She was a member of the Coatsburg/Paloma Lioness Club. She was also a member of the Adams County Home Extension, Paloma Unit. Laurine was a volunteer at Blessing Hospital and at the North Adams Home. She also volunteered for Catholic Charities for their fundraisers, card parties and with their clothing donations. Laurine was also a member of the Deanery Council of Catholic Women. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, playing cards, quilting, and travel. She also especially loved to cook and bake for her family and friends.
She is survived by:
EIGHT CHILDREN: Rosemary Tangy; Don Frese and his wife Paula, Darlene Mayes and her husband Charles; Virgil Frese and his wife Connie all of Quincy; Dan Frese and his wife Barb of Fowler; Theresa Holtman and her husband David of Golden; Stan Frese and his wife Becky of Fowler and Randy Frese and his wife Ronda of Paloma.
TWENTY-SIX GRANDCHILDREN: Brad Tangy; Jeff Tangy and his wife Traci; Amy Green and her husband Ed; Doug Frese; Tamara Meade and her husband Sessions; Rebekah Ferguson and her husband Jim; Lori Terwelp and her husband Nick; Carla Eling and her husband Dr. Michael; Darren Mayes and his wife Laura; Angie Norris and her husband Keith; Greg Frese and his wife Kelly; Kim Mast and her husband Darin; Marquita Caspermeyer and her husband Mike; Mandy Powell; Megan Baucom and her husband Jason; Danielle Solomon; Bryan Frese and his wife Mary; Derek Holtman and his wife Ann; Brent Holtman and his wife Tracy; Trisha Wietholder and her husband John; Blake Frese; Abby Bastert and her husband Tyler; Nick Frese; Laura Frese, Jana Frese and Sara Frese.
43 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
ONE SISTER: Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Frese of Quincy along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one son Michael Frese; a son-in-law: Dale Tangy; and four brothers: George, Carl, Lawrence and Elmo Rossmiller.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 9:15 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Joseph Catholic Church by Rev. Jeff Stone. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM.at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, the North Adams Home or to Parkinson’s Research. www.dukerandhaugh.com
My sincere sympathy to you with Laurine, your mother and grandmother died. Her suffering has come to an end and now she can communicate with the family in her owe way. Yhe Lord came to her during this season of Advent and pulled this valiant woman to himself to intercede for us during this season and always. My prayers will be with you.
Peace be yours. Sister Janet J. Voss, CPPSn
I saw the obituary in the Quincy Paper and want to share my condolences. I attended first grade at the Paloma School and remember some of the family.
Nancy (Sanders) Tippin
May the personal memories the family and friends have of Mrs. Frese be a source of comfort, and may the promises that God gives be your source of strength and hope. (John 5:28,29; Rev.21:4)
Dear Family of Laurine Frese,
Your mother and grandmother was a beautiful woman. Throughout her life, those who knew her could feel how she had a dedication to God, family, and her community. My parents thought a lot of Delmar and Laurine as “cousins” and “neighbors.”
When someone of an older age dies, I often reflect on their whole life, rather than just their senior years. Recently she may have been in poor health, but I know as a child she had to be full of energy and played and learned on her elementary school playgrounds just like we do today. As a young married woman, she had the same joy when each of her children were born, just like we do today. I think throughout her married life, she did lots of gardening and church work.
I do give you our deepest sympathy, but also congratulate Laurine on her passing into Heaven’s gates. I know Delmar and Dad are welcoming her. She is at peace with her Savior.
Sincerely,
Joleen and Tom Patton (Marie Gramke’s daugter)