Ruby W. Frantz

July 28, 2016

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Ruby W. Frantz 89, of Frankfort, Ind., died at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Wesley Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 1, 1926 in Tippecanoe County, Ind., to Earl & Alma (Heddrich) Amstutz.  She married Alvin E. Frantz on January 21, 1945 in Rossville, Ind., and he survives. Mrs. Frantz grew up in Tippecanoe County and moved to Frankfort in 1946.  She was a 1944 graduate of Monitor High School.   She had worked for Lafayette Pharmaceutical Company.  Mrs. Frantz was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, her flower garden and was an avid reader.

Visitation and Services

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort, Ind. Barbara Kinsler will officiate. Friends may visit from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Clinton County Cancer Fund, 241 S. Broadway, Frankfort, IN 46041.

Survived by:

Husband: Alvin E. Frantz of Frankfort, 2 Daughters: Jill E. (Mike) Brown of Brownsburg, Sharen Donath of Deltona, Fla., 1 Sister: Doris L Moore of Belmont, Cal., 1 Grandchild, 4 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Granddaughter.

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In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Violet, Aldine and Betty and a brother, Vernon.

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10 Condolences for “Ruby W. Frantz”

  1. Odel Strange July 29, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Al, it has been many years since have seen or contact with you but certainly my since thoughts and prayers go to you at this time.

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  2. Marvin & Kathryn Mohler July 30, 2016 at 12:35 am

    Alvin, you have our sincere condolences.

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  3. Dewayne and Linda Amstutz July 30, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Alvin, Sharon and Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. Loosing you parents are a hard thing to do. Dewayne is unable to travel so we will not be there, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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  4. Vincent Riley, Khaye Garten and family July 31, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    Very sorry for your loss! Knowing that she is in a better place now, free from her pain and suffering brings peace to her soul. May she now rest in peace!

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  5. Heather Sanders August 1, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Al, I am so sorry to hear of Ruby’s passing! She was a delightful woman and I am glad I got to see her not too long ago. Thinking of you and your family.

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  6. Mary Jo Borges August 1, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    Dear Sharen, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Thinking of you. Sincerely, Mary Jo (Rabanus) Borges

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  7. Odel Strange August 1, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Al, it has been very long time since in contact and have seen you. My sincere thoughts are with you at this time. I know that it certainly does leave a void but can certainly remember the many years you had together.

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  8. Sue Ackhor August 2, 2016 at 9:18 am

    To Alvin and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Ruby. I always considered her my best friend. God needed the best so he asked for Ruby. May god bless you. We will all miss her.
    Sue Achors
    Orlando, Fla.

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  9. Carolyn Adams August 2, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Sharon,
    So sorry to hear of your mother’s death. May it help to know that your friends from the FHS Class of 65 are thinking of you at this time.
    Carolyn Chandler Adams

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  10. Jo Unroe August 2, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    Al, Sharen and Jill … I’m so blessed to have gotten to meet and spend time with Ruby and your family. She was a beautiful person. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  11. Suzanne Cohen August 5, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Dear Alvin, Sharen and family,

    Please accept my condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sincerely
    Suzanne Denton Cohen

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