Rena J. FRANTZ

Rena FRANTZ Obituary

FRANTZ Rena J. Rena J. Frantz, 78 years, of Grand Rapids, Ohio, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 in St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee Ohio. Born December 6, 1931 in McCook, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Lester M. Thayer and Agnes Bender Thayer. Rena was an Adult Probation Officer with the Lucas County Courts for over 12 years, retiring in 1991. She was also the manager for over 30 years of "The Sundowners", a popular Northwestern Ohio Band. She had a passion for taking care of anyone who needed it, and was active in all of her children's activities, especially youth baseball. Rena was also an active member of St. Joseph Church in Maumee, Ohio and the Grand Rapids Post # 235 Auxiliary for over 50 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends who knew her well. Surviving Rena are her son, Don (Dana) Frantz; her daughter, Elaine (Loren) Angel; and her foster son, Donald Mt. Castle, all of Grand Rapids, OH; her brother, Robert Thayer of McCook, NE; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 additional foster children. Her parents; her husband, Jack Frantz; her brother, Dick Thayer, and her sons, Gary and Ronald Frantz preceded her in death. Visitation will begin after 2 PM on Monday in The Wells Funeral Home, Waterville, Ohio. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, Ohio with Fr. Keith Stripe officiating. Interment will follow at Wakeman Cemetery in Waterville, Ohio. The family suggests that tributes take the form of contributions to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Blade on Nov. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Rena FRANTZ

11 Entries

JOHN HARTMAN

November 8, 2023

13 YEARS AND STILL I MISS YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND TIMES TOGETHER, CHATTING OVER A CUPPA COFFEE. FOREVER IN MY HEART.
LOVE ETERNAL
JOHN

JOHN HARTMAN

November 8, 2021

MISS YOU AND OUR COFFEE KLATCHES. THE STORIES, LAUGHTER, AND LOVE. FOREVER IN MY HEART, DEAR FRIEND.

Renee Thayer Bunting

November 30, 2010

Don, Donnie and Elaine, I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Rena. I want you all to know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time. My prayers are with you always.

Tony and Nikki Serres

November 15, 2010

Don and Elaine, we are sorry to hear of your loss. We hope that all of the wonderful memories of your mother will help you through the sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Patrick Bell

November 15, 2010

Don, Elaine, & Donnie, Sorry to hear about your mom. Glad that I was able to see her when I was up for the dedication of the Island for Jack. Thought are with you all.

Shirley J. Brodbeck

November 14, 2010

Don and Dana,

I'd forgotted the connection of Dana and Barb.

We enjoyed the Sundowners Band at our barn square dances both for our barn warming, 25th wedding anniversary and annual neighborhood dances after that. I always contacted your mom to schedule them.

May knowing that your mom has graduated into eternal life with her Lord bring you peace.

Tom Peirce

November 14, 2010

Elaine and Don, I am so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Take each day one step at a time ... and God with take care of the rest. With my deepest sympathy.

November 14, 2010

To Family & Friends,
We have lost a treasure and dear friend.
Rena's love, compassion,wisdom, and humor will long remain in my heart. Most of all, I will miss the warmth of her kitchen with the many cups of hot coffee served with many stories, much laughter, delicious treats, and chat. Her generosity knew no bounds. She was always a Joy and I honored to have her as a dear, dear friend. Good-bye and thank you Rena, I shall always hold your memory close to my heart.
Deepest sympathy,
John E Hartman

Marcie Katon

November 14, 2010

Dear Elaine I have thought of you so much over the past few years. So sorry to read of your Mothers passing. Tooo Young. Sincere sympthy to you and Loren.

November 14, 2010

Don,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise Jacobs and family

Jim Niceley

November 14, 2010

To the Frantz Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rena was a very special lady. She touched our family's life in so many ways over the years. She will be missed.
Jim, Linda, Nick, and Marcus

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