L.-Frankforter-Obituary

L. Glea Frankforter

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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FRANKFORTER - L. Glea Frankforter, age 89, passed away surrounded by her children, on October 21st, 2011. A native of Nebraska and an enthusiastic "Cornhusker", dedicated wife, always cheery and gregarious, Glea was a lifelong supporter of the arts in Grand Rapids, particularly as "First Lady" of...

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Frank Franforter- Last week as I cleaned bird bones in the University of Alaska archaeology laboratory I remembered numbering and identifying your 1964 Thanksgiving dinner turkey bones stored in the museum. This week I learned of your loss. As a former Museum employee and student in whom you gave encouragement and confidence I extend my condolences. You have my deepest sympathy in your great loss of Glea, your friend, wife and partner for many years. May fond memories of Glea help sustain...

Dear Frank & Family.... So very sorry to hear about your wife/mother/grandmother.
She was a warm wonderful caring lady who brought sunshine to many.
You have our deepest sympathy. We are so very sad for all of you. We are in the Florida Keys so will be unable to attend her service but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tonight another star will be seen in the heavens.
With sorrow & sympathy
Jack Hornbach & wife Darva Boot

To my beautiful and strong willed grandma. I have your fight and courage. I don't have your sense of humor and your keen way of drawing anyone and everyone into your circle. I hope to have that one day. There are so many memories that flash through my mind but one thing that won't ever leave me is how you would say, "Oh, shut up Frank" and then grab Grandpas arm so lovingly and give that great laugh you had. I will see you in heaven one day and you will be able to keep telling me your...

Frank and Family,Our prayers and thought to you and family at this time of sorrow and loss. We remember Glea and you sitting for hours in the raffle booth at many of the Oktoberfests and enjoyed Glea's and your company at all the other activities of the Edelweiss Club. Terry & Rosie Vander Laan