Francis M. DeDonder

Francis M. DeDonder

Francis DeDonder Obituary

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Francis was born on April 12, 1944 and passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Francis was a resident of Saint Marys, Kansas at the time of his passing. Frank graduated from St. Marys High School in 1962. He served in the Army National Guard. He was married to Marsha Scott. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 29, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. A rosary will be recited at 4:00 P.M. Sunday August 28, 2016 at the church. Mr. DeDonder will lie in state and the family will receive friends after the rosary until 6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Food For The Poor or Midland Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, Kansas 66536.

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September 6, 2016

Jim Kelley posted to the memorial.

August 28, 2016

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Jim Kelley

September 6, 2016

Marsha and family. So sorry to hear the news about Franks passing.He was to young. I talked to Dick when he was in Colorado visiting his daughter. To much cancer in the Dedonder family.

Bill and Mary Lee FIELDS

August 28, 2016

Frank was a great guy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Larissa Stoddard

August 27, 2016

To the DeDonder family,

I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Dan Marstall

August 26, 2016

Dear DeDonder Family
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all
Dan and Gerry Lou

Barbara Montgomery

August 26, 2016

Marsha and Family. I am so sorry to hear Frank passed away. I enjoyed my time with him and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dr Glendening & staff

August 26, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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