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Vivien Frizzell Obituary
JACKSON -- Vivien A. Frizzell, 102, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2021.
She was born April 2, 1918, in Detroit. Vivien taught cosmetology in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. She moved to Big Rapids in 1963 to teach at Ferris State College. She retired from Ferris in 1981 when the cosmetology program was discontinued.
Vivien is survived by three of her four children, E.G. "Hap" (Patti Swets) Frizzell, of Grand Rapids, Jan (Bob) Williams, of Jackson, and Jack Frizzell, of Big Rapids; eight grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lauzon Maxwell; her son, Guy E. "Skip" Frizzell Jr.; her grandson, Joseph Frizzell; and her six brothers and sisters.
Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Please visit mohnkefuneralhome.com for memorial information, or to share a memory or express condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vivien Frizzell
Dan Hanton
January 22, 2025
Another visit in 2025 as you are dearly missed...please give hugs to your family that is there in heaven with you!!! Love you Aunt Vi....Dan
Dan Hanton
January 22, 2022
Rest In Peace my beautiful Aunt!
Jacque Nulty
February 3, 2021
In the early 1960's I would have my hair styled every week by Mrs. Frizzell. She raised a special family.. ❤
Christopher Simpson
January 31, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family.
Pat Honeysett
January 30, 2021
FranJan, So sorry for you, Hap and Jack. Your mom was one in a million.
Have so many great memories of the shop she owned in Plainwell. She
never minded us hanging out there or
your home . I know you were close
and how much you will miss her, keeping you all in my prayers. One day at a time my friend.
all in my prayers. One day at a time
my dear friend. Bless you all.
Rachel Baker Ford
January 30, 2021
A dear loved one. Vivian lived a long life of loving. May she rest in peace.
Dan Hanton
January 29, 2021
A special Aunt...one of my mom’s older sisters. A beautiful woman. Love you Aunt Viv❤
Connie Price
January 29, 2021
To Vivien's Dear Family:
I'll always remember her sharing great memories of her family life at church services. She will be deeply missed. She had such a caring spirit and beautiful smile. Love and Blessings, Connie
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