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Anne Frey Obituary
Anne Elizabeth Frey, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
She was born on July 24, 1939, to Orville and Aurelia (Wayner) Frey in Chicago.
A visitation for Anne will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at The Starks and Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, with a rosary to be recited at 5:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 555 E. Delaware Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Burial will take place following the service in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Watervliet.
For a more lasting memory, donations in Anne's name can be made out to either the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) or Twin City Catholic Area School Fund. Feel free to share a memory with the family at www.starksfamilyfh.com.
Anne grew up in Oak Park, Ill., and eventually ended up going to high school in Adrian, Mich. During her time in Adrian, her calling to become an Adrian Dominican Nun came to fruition. As a nun, Anne "Sister Marita" was able to do the thing she loved the most, which was educating children!
Her passion for teaching was shared at many Catholic schools around the state of Michigan. Though her time as a nun came to an end, her passion for teaching continued on. She worked for another 30 years as a dedicated Montessori teacher for Benton Harbor Public Schools until her retirement.
Anne is survived by her sisters: Mary (Leo) Momany, Barbara (Edward) Schmitt; nephews: Brenden (Kate) O'Leary, Brian (Katie) Schmitt, R. Matthew Schmitt, Mark (Lauren) Schmitt; eight grand-nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tom (Barb) Strzyzykowski, and Jean Rodgers.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents.
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Memories and Condolences
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James Garrett
May 10, 2023
Rest peacefully Ms Frey 1 of my fav elementary teachers! I was her teacher´s pet lol I took care of her Guinea Pig. Love always.
Pat Holwerda
April 4, 2023
So sorry to hear of Anne´s passing. May perpetual light shine upon her. Condolences to Barb and Snooker and their families. Pat Holwerda and family
Elisabeth Giegerich
March 22, 2023
Sad to hear of Anne´s passing. We taught together many years ago; she was always so creative and added a spark of fun to everything.
Elisabeth Giegerich
roger stuch and Linda Stuch
March 19, 2023
Our condolences to the family. We will miss Annie and her wit and knowledge of living on Paw Paw Lake. Linda and Roger Stuch.
Alyce Kissane
March 18, 2023
To Anne, one of our oldest and dearest friends from Paw Paw Lake. We will miss you dearly. Deepest condolences to your family. Love, The Davy and Kissane Family
Deanna Chernetski
March 18, 2023
Oh dear Anne, this took me by a great surprise to hear of her passing. Anne was a true dear friend of mine who I got the pleasure of meeting 2 yrs. ago. Anne will be missed dearly by all that knew her. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time, Deanna
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