Frances Manning

Frances Manning Port Huron Mrs. Frances Manning, 90, of Port Huron, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 4, 1919 in Erie Pennsylvania to the late Ludwig and Maria Gruenauer. She married Oakie G. Samuelson on May 15, 1939. He died March 8, 1963. She married Hiram Manning in January 1965. He died in 1981. Mrs. Manning was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Mueller Brass Quarter Century Club, Black River Boat Club, the 39 and holding club and a charter member of the Child Study Club #1. She was devoted to her family and was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She also enjoyed flower gardening, bowling, dancing, and shopping. She is survived by her children, Arlene (Nicholas) Webster of Port Huron, Richard (LaDonna Marie) Samuelson of Croswell, Martin (Vicki) Samuelson of Port Huron and Robert (Janet Castello) Samuelson of Lakeport; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Richard O. Samuelson, Jr.; a brother, Ludwig Gruenauer; a sister, Martha Robertroy. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. A scripture service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Manning will lie in state Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, 1429 Ballentine Street. Father Zbig Zomerfeld will officiate. The Rite of Committal will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Port Huron. Pallbearers will be Steve Webster, Wayne Webster, Derek Samuelson, Cody Greene, Eric Samuelson, Cristopher Smeader and Cody Mallery. Honorary pallbearer will be Kevin Samuelson. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Michigan. To send condolences, visit pollockrandallfuneralhome.com.