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© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma February 25, 2008 September 24, 1919 ~ February 13, 2008 A graveside service for Elmer Levi Froese, 88, of Enid, will be 2 pm Tuesday at Memorial Park Garden chapel. The Rev Stanley Jenkins will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. He was born September 24, 1919, near Clinton to Franz J. and Anna Wedel Froese and died Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center, Enid. He married Dora Louise Beck on October 15, 1955, in Enid, where they made their home. He worked for Enid Stockyards, city of Enid water department and in construction. He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, Dora; two daughters, Verna Ann Froese of Lawrence, Kan., and Louise Marie Froese of Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. Condolences may be made online at www.andersonburris.com |
© Anderson~Burris Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma February 2009 September 12, 1919 ~ February 13, 2009 A graveside service for Dora Louise Froese, age 89, will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at Memorial Park Cemetery Garden Chapel, with Rev. Stanley Jenkins officiating. Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. She was born to George Abraham Lincoln and Louverna Dora [Momsen] Beck on September 12, 1919 on a farm near Kremlin, and died Friday, February 13, 2009, at Highland Park Manor in Enid. After high school Dora attended two years of Business College. She married Elmer L. Froese on October 15, 1955 in Enid, where they made their home. She worked as a bookkeeper for a bank for a time, and was also a mother and homemaker. She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. Dora is survived by two daughters, Verna Ann Froese of Lawrence, Kansas, and Louise Marie Froese of Oklahoma City. She is preceded in death by her husband Elmer February 21, 2008; two brothers Glen and Irvin Beck, and sister Hazel Moore. |
© Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Enid, Oklahoma March 2023 April 13, 1931 ~ March 3, 2023 A celebration of life for Richard Froese, age 91, of Enid, OK will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Vernon Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory. Richard was born April 13, 1931, in Hutchinson, KS, to Carl and Caroline [Buller] Froese, and passed away March, 3, 2023, in Enid, OK. They move to Meno, OK and lived there for several years, then they moved to Enid, in 1944. Richard attended school at Harrison Grade School, Emerson Jr High, and Enid High School, graduating in 1950. He then attended Enid Business College, where he met the love of his life, Velma Cronk. They were married on May 4, 1952, in Laverne, OK. They had three children, Michael Wayne, Douglas Lee, and Cathy Ann. After graduating from Enid Business College, he worked for Enid Packing Company as chief bookkeeper for some time. He then returned to work at Peerless Ice Cream Company where he worked during High School and College. Shortly after, he was promoted to Plant Superintendent then Chief Engineer. He then went to work for the Enid State School as a mechanical, electrical, and civil engineer. Richard held a Potable Operator operators license, as well as a Water Pollution Control license, a job he held for 28 years, retiring in 1990. ' In 1970, he started designing new homes and doing renovations and additions on homes for a local architect, designing hundreds of homes in and around the Enid area. Richard was a member of Grace Mennonite Church until March 2002, when he left to start Sonrise Fellowship Church. Richard was a Christian, missionary and an alliance to his church home. Richard loved Jesus, and spent a lifetime of service to the church; Richard spent his life studying the Prophecy of the Bible and ministering to people about the end times. Richard was a trustee and deacon for more than 25 years, and his high tenor voice could be heard in the Grace Mennonite Quartet with Don, Jim, and Stan. Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Velma Froese; and granddaughter, Jennifer Mueller. Richard is survived by his children, son, Michael, and wife Peggy of Enid, OK; son Douglas of Enid, OK; and daughter, Cathy, and husband Gary of O'Fallon, IL; five grandchildren, Kris Froese and wife Jennifer of Enid, OK; Jodi Walker and husband Jeff of Enid, OK; Kristen Young and husband Eric of O'Fallon, IL; and Joseph Mueller and wife Megan of O'Fallon, IL; as well as nine great grandchildren. Memorial contributions in Richard's name may be made to the Jennifer Mueller Memorial Foundation with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be made, memories shared, and services viewed online at, www.ladusauevans.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma May 25, 2022 October 18, 1932 ~ May 24, 2022 A Celebration of Life for Velma Louise Froese, age 89, of Enid will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Vernon Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 30th from 6:00 ~ 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Velma was born October 18, 1932 in Shattuck, OK to Mamie and Artie Cronk and passed away May 24, 2022 in Enid. She was raised in Laverne, OK where she attended school, graduating from High School in 1950. She then attended Enid Business College, graduating in 1951, and then went to work at Stanford-Stunkle Drug Store as a bookkeeper. She later went to work for Enid Public Schools, retiring in 1995. Velma married Richard Froese, May 4, 1952 in Laverne, OK. She was a member of Sonrise Fellowship Church where she was on the service committee and worked in the nursery. She loved working with the children in the nursery and they called her "Grandma Velma." Velma and Richard were married 70 years. He was the love of her life and her best friend. She is survived by her husband, Richard of the home; two sons, Mike and wife Peggy; son Douglas of Enid, daughter, Cathy and husband Gary Mueller of O'Fallon, IL; grandchildren: Kris Froese and wife Jennifer, Jodi and husband Jeff Walker of Enid, Kristen and husband Eric Young, Joe Mueller and wife Megan; great grandchildren, Jarod, Garrett and Logan Froese, Colton Walker, Aiden and Ethan Young; Preston, Tucker, and Faith Mueller; several nieces and nephews; one brother, Charles and wife Carol Cronk of Laverne, OK; one sister, Carol and husband Ray Olson of Des Moines, IA. Velma is preceded in death by her parents, Artie and Mamie Cronk; and granddaughter, Jennifer Mueller. Memorials may be made to the Jennifer Mueller Memorial Foundation with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be made, memories shared, and services viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma January 15, 2022 June 24, 1934 ~ January 13, 2022 A Celebration of Life Service for Donald "Don" Froese, age 87, of Enid, will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in the Grace Mennonite Church, with Pastors Mike Sommerfeld and Richard Stephens. Don passed away peacefully at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital following heart surgery. With his passing, he went peacefully to go home to be with Jesus, his wife Donna, son Stephen, and many other beloved family and friends who went before him. What a rejoicing it must have been as they all embraced him home with the Lord saying, "Welcome home, job well done, my good and faithful servant." Don was beloved by all who knew him, whether he was a friend, a husband, a father, grandfather, or great grandfather, a brother, a son, a family member, or fellow firefighter. Don was born on June 24, 1934, and passed on January 13, 2022. He graduated from Enid High School with the class of 1954, during which he was known as one of the best athletes, excelling in football, wrestling, and track. Don always loved sports and competition of all kinds. During his later years, he won many trophies in softball, bowling, archery, golf and ping pong. After high school he married his longtime sweetheart, Donna Ruth Hughes, at the Grace Mennonite Church on July 3, 1954, and was married for 53 years until her passing. They were blessed with two children, Stephen André and Debra Reneé Froese. During their marriage, Don joined the Enid Fire Department, where he served an exemplary career both as a firefighter training officer and as a teacher for the American Red Cross for all nursing classes. Both Don and Donna were heavily involved during their marriage in the local and State FireFighter Association and auxiliary. Don served as President of the Oklahoma State FireFighters Association and as President for the Oklahoma State FireFighters Museum and Memorial. A visit to the museum will speak for Don's devotion to this lifelong involvement as a firefighter, including restoration of antique fire truck. He was also a member of the Grace Mennonite Church, singing in a quartet and serving in many capacities, and was a member of the Enid Civitan's. After his semi-retirement from the fire department, he was the Maintenance Director for Golden Oaks Village, Enid. Don was preceded in death by his treasured wife, Donna; his son, Stephen; his brother, Jim; and his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Reneé Semrad and husband Larry of Enid; Granddaughters, Ańdrea Semrad Gober and husband Ryan and Amanda Semrad Peters and husband Jarron, Shannon, Skye, Sha. There are not enough words to say, pictures to share or memories to share that can describe how much we love and will miss him. Following the services, burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home, Enid. |
Enid, Oklahoma January 4, 2008 December 5, 1936 ~ December 31, 2007 Daughter of Vallie Hughes and Ruth Potter. Wife of Don Froese, married 4/3/1954 in Enid, Garfield County, OK. She attended and graduated from Enid High School in 1954. She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. She was survived by her husband, one son, one daughter, and five grandchildren. Her funeral was held on January 4, 2008 with The Rev Kevin Butler officiating. |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma February 8, 2018 February 12, 1943 ~ February 3, 2018 A Celebration of Life service for Janice "Jan" M. Froese, age 74, of Enid, is 2:00 pm Friday, February 9, 2018, in the Ladusau-Evans Chapel with Rev Richard Stephens officiating. Burial follows in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 6-7:00 pm today, February 8, 2018, at the funeral home. Jan was born February 12, 1943, in Walton, KS, to Clifford and Ruby Schmidt Cornelsen and passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, in Integris Health Edmond. Jan was raised in Newton, Kansas, where she attended and graduated from Newton High School. Jan moved to Enid in 1960, and married Stanley J. Froese on July 20, 1963 in Newton, Kansas. She received her X-Ray Tech certification from St Mary's Hospital in 1963. Jan was a member of Grace Mennonite Church. She worked for St Mary's Hospital as an X-Ray Tech before moving to Dallas in 1965. They moved back to Enid in 2008. She worked for Springs Internal Medicine until she retired in 2016. Jan is survived by her husband Stan, daughter Nancy Allen and husband Eugene of Richardson, TX, grandchildren; Catie Martin, Sarah Martin, and Grace Allen, sister Barbara Leckington and husband Ron of Idaho Falls, ID, brother Ken Cornelsen and wife Connie of Wichita, KS, and several other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials may be made to Grace Mennonite Church with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds. Condolences may be made online and the service may be viewed online at www.LadusauEvans.com |
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