Obituaries : Frances M. Wieditz

Frances M. Wieditz

GARRISON:
Frances M. Wieditz, 97, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab following an extended illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday January 20, 2014 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Garrison with Rev. Mark Leckband officiating. Interment will be held at the Garrison Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Phillips Family Center, 605 2nd Ave. in Vinton. A Memorial Fund has been established.
Frances was born January 28, 1916 near Keystone to Gustov and Emma (Sindt) Offt and graduated from the Keystone High School In the 1930's she was selected as "Sweet Corn Parade Queen".
On September 18, 1938 she was united in marriage to Walter Wieditz . He preceded her in death on March 9, 2004. .
Frances was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Garrison where she enjoyed membership in the Tabitha Society. A great baker and cook she enjoyed preparing dinners for special family occasions. She also loved playing cards and tending her flower and vegetable gardens.
She is survived by her sons, Dean (Linda) Wieditz of Vinton, Gary Wieditz of Oelwein, and Glen Wieditz of Cedar Rapids; her daughter, Carole (Jan) Garbers of Van Horne; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Karl; four brothers; and one sister.
Her family wishes to express special thanks to the staff at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab for the loving care given to Frances.