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for FRANCES DITTMER
Arty + Ro
February 3, 2025
One of the finest, most gracious, and warmest people we have ever known.
Joseph Durante
February 1, 2025
Rest in peace and thank you for all your help in the past.
Arty + Ro
February 1, 2023
One of the all time Best and someone who remains in our thoughts and prayers.
James Ferguson
February 2, 2021
I learned of Frannie’s passing several years after but remember fondly years ago Vikings hockey, hunting and great times. RIP. Love you all. Jim Ferguson
Paul Marturano
March 3, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with the Dittmer family. She was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed.
Joseph Durante
February 27, 2014
Thanks to you, and your former husband, I was given a chance to pursue a career on the Chicago Board of Trade. You will always be remembered by me as a caring and genuine person, and the world lost one of it's great people.
Susan Pearson
February 25, 2014
I always loved to be near Frannie when we were doing things in our church. I loved her wonderful sense of humor and her joy for life. How sad it is to loose her.
Doris Teel
February 21, 2014
The world is less without Frannie, my high school buddy. I loved her.
Maria and Bill Smithburg
February 21, 2014
Her smile and laugh will be forever remembered...a beautiful soul that made friends wherever she went. God bless Frannie and her dear family!
February 20, 2014
Frannie will be sorely missed by all of her long time Texas and Washington friends.
Ardon Judd (Houston TX)
Jon & Terry Hampton
February 20, 2014
Tom and family, what a tragic loss. Frannie was a kind, smart, beautiful lady who always remembered her old friends. She will forever have a special place in our hearts. We will miss her. May peace be with you.
peter & cathy ca.
February 20, 2014
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Frannie. So many wonderful memories together will always be a cherished gift. R.I.P.
Phil Burnstine
February 20, 2014
Dear Tom, I am so sorry to hear about Frannie. She was a wonderful woman and a force in the art world. I still remember meeting her in '78 when I was clerking for Refco. I will never forget it. So sorry for your and your family's loss.
Rick Boerke
February 19, 2014
A tragic loss for so many. While I had not spoken with Frannie in many years, my memories are as vivid as if it were yesterday.
My parents were always very close with Tom and Frannie. They would come over to our house and while Tom and my dad were sitting on the porch smoking cigars, have a beverage or two and of course talking the markets, Frannie would be in the back yard playing football with my sisters and me. She was so tough.
We are all lucky to have been touched by her. God Bless.
February 18, 2014
Dittmer -
An unbelievably tragic and heartbreaking loss. Sympathy and condolences to you, Jason, and Alexis.
With much sadness,
Sherman
Babe
February 17, 2014
One of a kind gal. Just damn fabulous!
Gail Celentano
February 17, 2014
Dear Jason and Dittmer family,It breaks my heart to hear this news, even though I never met your mom Frannie, we did hear a lot about her from Scott. He said she was a wonderful woman. What a loss and how sad a time this is. I met Jason (through our son Scott when they were at school together) May wonderful memories bring you joy and may God bring you peace. Prayers to all. Gail, Ron, Scott and Ron Jr Celentano.
Charles McLimans
February 17, 2014
Mrs. D, You will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for having made this world and my life a brighter place. Rest in peace.
Ray & Helen Lacy
February 17, 2014
I spent almost 20 years working at REFCO and Tom and Frannie were the best ever to work for. My condolence to Tom, Jason and Alexis. She was a wonderful woman. Ray and Helen Lacy
Scott Kohl
February 14, 2014
I knew the Dittmers' as a child and young man at the CME. In fact it was the Dittmerd' that helped me start my own career. Many a time I would wash their cars and be compensated not only with money, but cookies, sandwiches , and life advice from Mrs. Dittmer, who always told me to call her "Frannie". As a grown man I truly appreciate how special Mrs. Dittmer was, while showing me artworks and incredible pieces in her home, you could see the joy in her face, teaching me about what these pieces meant, to her personally, and to society. I vividly remeber my father saying time to go, and Mrs. Dittmer ( who called my father "peaches"), would say with the warmest of twangs. Now peaches will you please let this boy finish his cookies and conversation with me. Every conversation with her was a pleasure. My whole heart saddens for the Dittmer family, what a terrible loss. Just remember her legacy lives on in all of you, and all of the people she touched. Rest in Peace. Although cliché, they truly don't make them like her anymore. That little boy inside me shall never forget your kindness.
Susie Rowatt Clemens
February 14, 2014
Dearest Dittmer Family.
My thoughts are with you all.I am so sorry a huge lose to all.
Susie Rowatt
Jill and Jason skiing near "Janet's Cabin", 2012
Jill Wanous
February 14, 2014
Dear Dittmers,
It breaks my heart to hear this news, even though I never met Frannie. What a loss and how sad a time this is. I met Jason (through mutual friend, Marla Covey) in Colorado and judging by her son and nothing else, I can tell Frannie was a great woman. May fond memories bring you joy and may God bring you peace. My prayers are with you all. Jill
Jane & Reed Eberly
February 14, 2014
To all of Frannie's family,We are very sad to learn that one of the most generous, fun and dynamic women we have ever met has died! A great loss for you all and for everyone & organization lucky enough to have called her their friend!!
David Peck
February 14, 2014
Dear Dittmers, I am feeling deep sorrow at this time. Frannie is to this day a bright light in my mind. I see her smiling face frequently when viewing family slides with Fay. The Pecks and Dittmers had lots of fun together in Aspen and Lake Forest. Those times will always be remembered with great fondness for Frannie and your family.
Sincerely,
David Peck
frank aiello
February 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are very sorry.
Frank & Tina Aiello and family
February 14, 2014
Tom, Jason, and Alexis- my deepest sympathy on the tragic passing of Frannie! She was a class act in every way possible. Fond memories of Vikings Hockey and trips to Texas! Jim Ferguson Lake Forest Il
Judy Bonnell
February 13, 2014
We played football together on the Matlocks' lawn. She and Carol Holter were stars, I loved to play with them. She always won at Monopoly. We played 4 Horses basketball in her backyard while eating pecans that fell from the trees.
Emily Kobilca
February 13, 2014
Tom, Jason, Alexis and grandchildren - remember wounded deer leap the highest - show how you too, can at this time ....LEAP.
Lovely tribute Frances ~
Emily and Mark Kobilca
Paul & Gail Watson
February 13, 2014
Since our weekend on the shore of Lake Tahoe with Tom and Frannie in the early 70's we will never forget Frannie's love of nature and it's beauty. She was a wonderful person, never to be forgotten!
February 13, 2014
And She could REALLY REALLY shoot a Potato Gun !!.Her laugh would resonate all over Woods Lake..We all knew when Frannie was on Her Boat. .REady, Aim Fire.. JOY.. Annie Denver
February 13, 2014
She was a Force..Bigger than Life..the most wonderful, generous friend..Beautiful..inside and out..I am forever grateful that she graced so many lives in so many ways..She Had the Magic and The Sparkle and the Substance..AND we all get to carry the Love that was Frannie..Annie Denver
February 13, 2014
I am so sorry for the sudden loss. May the God of all comfort bring you peace at this time. "And he will wipe out every tear from your eyes."
Long Island, NY
Betsy Sussler
February 12, 2014
All of us at BOMB are sending sympathy and love to Frannie's family. She will remain one of the all time greats and will be so very missed. Betsy Sussler
Christine C
February 12, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire Family.
Ian Barber
February 10, 2014
The best boss any Butler could have hoped for; I will sadly mourn her loss
Ian Barber
Anne Hokin
February 10, 2014
The world has lost some of it's sparkle.
Annette Carlozzi
February 9, 2014
Frannie was one of a kind: piercing intelligence, lusty and robust wit, suffered no fools yet warm and welcoming. She knew how to connect to people and to art in disarmingly direct ways. I had the privilege of working with her in the late 1980s when I led the Aspen Art Museum and she was among our most generous supporters. Last summer we caught up during a long, tears- and laughter-filled afternoon's visit, and I was reminded how very unique the power that was Frannie is. What a loss! My condolences to all in her immediate and extended family.
Jean Yangas
February 8, 2014
Frances Dittmer--the epitome of grace. What a beautiful soul.
Margie Sillery
February 8, 2014
I had the privilege of working for Mrs. Dittmer in 1989-1990. She was a very smart, talented and interesting woman. Her love of art knew no bounds back then, and she taught me a lot about modern art. My condolences to her family. She will be greatly missed.
C S
February 8, 2014
When THD and I would come in from a late night in NYC, and we were deep into tequila and cigars, out of her bed down the stairs would come Frannie in her robe....she wanted to talk, laugh and smile, she wante dto make me (and eveyone else) feel welcome....she was a wonderful person who went out of her way to make me feel as a part of the family...I have so many kind memories of her....her loss is truly a tragedy. My heart goes out to the whole family.
Rev. Gene Hill
February 7, 2014
One life can make a profound difference. Although I only met and became acquainted with Frances for one weekend (my daughter's wedding), her enthusiasm, heart, and laughter impacted me. I will always remember her.
February 7, 2014
The wonderful memories will always be with us.
Trish & John Stimpson
Jame Carney
February 7, 2014
I will always miss you and cherish the times we shared
Arty and Roseanne Nielsen
February 7, 2014
With our love to someone who made us and our children feel warm, loved, and always a part of the family
Arden Nielsen JR.
February 7, 2014
I knew Frances when I was a child when her and Mr. Dittmer were married. I remember her as kind and gentle. My thoughts are with her family.
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