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Frances Dunham Obituary
Frances ``Jeanie" Dunham went to her rest on Monday, August 14, 2006, at her home in Wadsworth, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Columbus, Ohio on September 13, 1918, she was the only daughter of Walter and Sophia (Novak) Danec. She graduated from East Columbus High School and worked for David Davies Meat Packing Company as a comptometer operator and bookkeeper until her marriage to Dick R. Dunham on December 17, 1941.
Throughout 62 years of marriage she was a dedicated and inspiring wife and mother of seven children. Frequent family moves enabled her to make many friendships throughout the country which she nurtured through faithful correspondence over decades. She enjoyed devoting much time and attention to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Since 1964, she had been a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Wadsworth where she was active in Altar and Rosary Society, Legion of Mary, Parish Choir and a Eucharistic Minister in nursing homes. She was recognized as a wonderful role model by all who knew her. She was also very involved with The Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County and provided empathetic support to many other parents of disabled children.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dick; her parents; her brothers, Joseph, Walter, Richard; and her daughter, Kristine. She is survived by her brother, Robert of Pickerington, Ohio.
Her life is honored and celebrated by her children, Sharon Dunham and Linda (James Venner) of Wadsworth, Jeanne (Carl Susong) of Texas, Mary Dunham (William Hasselberger) of Virginia, Laure (Randy Nicklaus) of California and Dennis (Terry) of Minnesota; and by grandchildren, Sharon Venner Orr, Rachael Venner Byars, Allison Venner Shay, Jason Venner, and Joshua, Carrie, and Daniel Susong, Asa Wesenberg, William, John and Christian Hasselberger, and Marc Dunham, and five great-grandchildren.
The family thanks Dr. Michael Bianco, Stephanie Melton, Chris Titus and the nurses of Hospice of Wadsworth-Rittman for their devoted and compassionate care of their mother.
The family will receive friends Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Hilliard-Mullaney-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where the rosary will be recited Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Prayer services Friday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. Joseph L. Labak officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Contributions in Frances' name may be made to The Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County or Hospice of Wadsworth-Rittman.
(Hilliard-Mullaney-Rospert, 330-334-1501.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Dunham
Kathleen Mahaffey
August 25, 2006
My sympathies on the loss of your Mom. She & your Dad were dear friends of my parents, and I always enjoyed seeing them at our family weddings & parties. Your Mom was a gentle and sweet lady.
Helen Fenzan
August 24, 2006
To all the Dunham family, my sincere sympathy on the passing of dear Jeanie. I was a back-door neighbor of the family when my family and I lived on Dohner Drive. Looking forward to meeting her and Dick again one day.
Vintage Years Club c/o WRH Health System
August 18, 2006
To the family and friends of Jeanie Dunham,
Thinking of you with thoughts of sympathy and caring in your time of sorrow.
Brad Cheslock
August 16, 2006
Our sincere condolences regarding the passing of your Mother. I have many good memories of us kids growing up together on Dohner and Allen Drive. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Brad, Lori & Heather Cheslock
John
August 16, 2006
My dear cyberspace buddy will be missed very much. Her blessings with each message made my day. God Bless Jeannie....
John
Cheryl Miller
August 16, 2006
Jeanne and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We were so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
Cheryl and Bob
Hilliard-Mullaney-Rospert Funeral Home Inc.
August 16, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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