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Frances Converse Obituary

Converse, Frances L.

Frances L. Converse age 82, of 1710 Evergreen Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Riverview Medical Center.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Saratoga Moravian Church on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home of Nekoosa is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.ritchayfuneralhome.com.

Frances was born April 18, 1930 in Waupaca to Luther and Lucille (Brewster) Kemp. She married Richard Converse on March 14, 1945. He died June 7, 1997. Frances was a homemaker and was previously employed as a dietary assistant at Riverview Hospital. She continued her learning and education throughout her life and enjoyed writing stories and letters. In later years, she loved time spent with her family, especially her granddaughters, Michelle, Jennifer and Connie and their families.

Frances is survived by two sons, Fredrich (Linda) Converse of Springfield, MO and Rod (Patricia) Converse of Indianapolis, IN, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by 1 brother, Scott Trull of Rothschild, her dear friend, Jean Fennell and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, Michael Converse, and one sister, Audrey.

Published by Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on Dec. 4, 2012.
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Remembering you Frances. I always admired how raw and true to yourself you were. You were always so alive. Missing you, Shelley Stanley.

Shelley Stanley

November 22, 2020

Your birthday is coming up in a few days. I feel so alone with out you. I miss you so much. I love you. Happy Birthday! Love, Connie and Emmie

Connie and Emma Converse

April 14, 2013

David & Michelle Strangfeld

February 9, 2013

I love and miss you, Mom...you were my second mother to me,,,You were the best,,Love your daughter-in-law, Alice

Alice Converse

February 9, 2013

Grandma, days come and go, but I still miss you. Now it is a new year and I'm still missing you so much. I love you so much. LOVE, CONNIE

Connie Converse

January 5, 2013

Merry Chritmaas. We all miss you. We all love you. I really think that you are with us at this time. I wish that you are here. Emmie is doing good. I really miss our early morning talks, you know what to say on any matter even if at the time I didn't agree with it. You were the smartest person that I ever knew. I hope that you are spending christmas with grandpa and dad. We love you all. Merry Christmas! Love, Connie and Emmie

Connie and Emma Converse

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas! We all miss you and love you very much. Christmas isn't going to be the same with out you. I feel as though things are going wrong with everything I try to do. You had all the ansers to my questions. Knowing that you are with us helps a little. Emmie miss you so much, but she is doing good. I love you so much. Love, Connie snd Emmie

Connie and Emma Converse

December 24, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Frances. She was always happy and saw the best in everything and everyone. Her grace, dignity, and compassion was stellar. She showed fine examples of love, harmony, and humanity each day. My mother Jean Boelter is her first cousin. We will miss her dearly.

Shelley Stanley

December 21, 2012

Grandma, I still miss you so much. I know that you are still with us in our hearts. We all love you. My sweet angel who loved with all her HEART. I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH. Love, Connie

Connie Converse

December 10, 2012

Frances was such a caring spirt, pure of heart and full of God's love. She always remembered me when I was going through bad times letting me know that I wasn't alone in what I was going through. She loved her family so much and touched the community through her gift of words. Frances, thank you for caring and being a part of my life.

Mert Reimers

December 9, 2012

Fred, Rod & family; So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a caring and thoughtful person. May God be with you all. Helen Schlegel Bachli

December 9, 2012

To Connie , Michelle, Emmie and Gunnar, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of of your beloved Grandmother
Len & Dot Olson Nekoosa

December 8, 2012

Grandma, I sure do miss you. I love you sooo much. Love, Michelle

Michelle Strangfeld

December 6, 2012

Grandma, I will love you forever. I sure do miss you alot.
Love your great grandson,
Gunnar

Gunnar Utley

December 6, 2012

I recall her concern and caring letters she wrote to the Tribune. She was an intelegent, caring woman. May she rest in peace. Connie Landry

December 5, 2012

Very sorry for your loss.
Beatsie Smith
Wis. Rapids

December 5, 2012

I light a candle for my grandma. I love and miss you. Love, Connie

Connie Converse

December 5, 2012

My grndma was the greatest person I ever knew, besids her husband. She loved all of us very much. She lived a hard life, but a good life. We are all better people for having known her. She will be missed by all of us. I will tell my little girl that her grandma loved her so much, her little Emmie. I would like to thank everyone for their kind words. Grandma I will always love and remember you. Love, Connie

Connie Converse

December 4, 2012

Grandma, I will love you forever.
love your great grandaughter,
Rebecca

Rebecca Converse

December 4, 2012

Grandma,I will always love you and miss you,,,you ment the world to me.
love your great grandson,
Gunnar

Gunnar Utley

December 4, 2012

Michelle & Connie,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how close you both were with your grandmother.I will keep you both in my prayers and thoughts along with the rest of your family. Miss talking with you both.

Trisha Nelson

December 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. Fran was a very sweet lady.

Suzy Haasl

December 4, 2012

Bernie and I send our condolences. She will surely be missed.

Bernie&Sandy Gurske

December 4, 2012

.Bernie and I send our condolences.she will be missed.
Bernie &Sandy Gurske

December 4, 2012

Grandma, you were always the strong one.The one that kept all of us together,no matter how mad we got or what we did, you still loved us.No mater how much pain you were in, you took it like a champion. And now you are no longer in pain, you are with the love of your life and your baby boy,my dad,Michael.I am going to miss all the morning calls we shared.I will always remember the trips we took up north to go fishing,going to Crandon, to visit relatives in Elcho,and the trips to Waupca,the place you loved loved so much.We morn you now and remember you alsways than we will have to go on with life like you would want us too.And I promise you, Grandma,before God, that I will take care of your three Little Angels, Gunnar, Rebecca, and little Emma. And when Emma is old enough,I will tell her all about you and what a wonderful grandmother you were.There never be another wonderful Grandmother like you. We love you, Grandma, Forever. I LOVE YOU, GRANDMA LOVE YOUR GRANDAUGHTER
MICHELLE

Michelle Strangfeld

December 2, 2012

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