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Coletta Frese Obituary

Coletta D. (Becker) Frese, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Meadow View Memory Care Village in Cedar Rapids, with her children by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Norway, Iowa with Rev. Jacob Dunne as celebrant. Interment will be held at St. Patrick and St. Paul Cemetery near Watkins. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until service time Friday, also at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association (1120 Depot Ln SE #100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401). Coletta was born March 20, 1935, in Cedar Rapids to Bernard and Elizabeth (Stark) Becker. She graduated from Norway High School with the class of 1953. Coletta was united in marriage to Robert Louis Frese on October 7, 1954, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins. Coletta worked at the Ced Rel Supper Club for many years as a waitress. She truly enjoyed her co-workers and the patrons she served. Coletta and Robert loved to play cards and were members of several card clubs. They also loved to travel and made many trips to Branson several times a year. Following their grandchildren's sporting events was another highlight for them. Coletta is survived by her children, Dale Frese of Watkins, Carmen (Wayne) Gibney of Atkins; grandchildren, Adam (Molly) Frese, Alisa (Matt) Weis, Eric (Stephanie) Frese, Jared Gibney, Tyler (Lauren) Gibney; great-grandchildren, Zoey, Rowan & Atlas Frese, Kinnick & Emma Weis, Addi & Kayden Frese, Ellie Gibney; and her sister-in-law Phyllis Becker. In addition to her parents, and husband Robert, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Charles Becker, and Gladys (George) Fox. Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 20, 2024.

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Jayne and Marv Machacek

November 23, 2024

Coletta was our neighbor for several years in Norway. We couldn't have asked for a better one. Our sympathies to her family.

Jeanie Fox

November 20, 2024

Carmen and Dale, I am so sorry you lost your mom. She was one of my favorites! So thoughtful and kind. I have great memories with your family. Especially the card games. And best of all when all of you, including Grandma Becker drove out to California to see Mike and I.
It´s so disheartening to lose loved ones around the holidays. Take care. Anytime you want to visit Colorado, let me know.

Ramona Heit

November 20, 2024

Dale and family. So sorry for the loss of your mother. What a beautiful faith filled lady! Prayers. Steve and Ramona Heit

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Memorial Events
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Nov

22

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

St. Michael's Catholic Church - Norway

512 Evergreen St, Norway, IA 52318

Nov

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Michael's Catholic Church - Norway

512 Evergreen St, Norway, IA 52318

Nov

22

Service

12:15 p.m.

St. Michael's Catholic Church - Norway

512 Evergreen St, Norway, IA 52318

Nov

22

Interment

11:45 a.m.

St. Patrick & St. Paul Cemetery

2674 Co Trunk Rd E66, Watkins, IA 52354, Watkins, IA

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