Obituary - Frances (Lorenzen) Manley
Frances W. Manley, daughter of Alfred and Mildred Brown Lorenzen, was born
August 17, 1906, at Hancock, Minn. She received her education and graduated
from Primghar High School in 1924. She then taught school in Center Township
in O'Brien County.
She was united in marriage to Thomas T. Manley on June 30, 1926, in
Primghar. They farmed two years south of Calumet and 47 years south of
Primghar, before moving to Primghar in 1976.
She was a devoted mother and enjoyed the activities of the Gaza School for
many years. She was a life long member of the Congregational and United
Church of Primghar and was a long time member of the Women's Fellowship of
the church. Frances was a Past Matron and a 50 year member of the Order of
Eastern Star, being actively involved for many years.
She passed away on June 16, 1986, at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City,
reaching the age of 79 years, nine months and 29 days. Left to cherish her
memory are two sons and one daughter, Donald and his wife Shirley of
Primghar, Dorothy Cooper and her husband, Lee of Primghar and Lee and his
wife, Leone of Hartley; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one
sister, Mrs. Elmer (June) Stangeland of Primghar and a host of other
relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom on Feb. 9, 1981; her parents,
daughter-in-law, Delores; two brothers, Frederick and Emil and one sister,
Lila.
Paullina Times Sutherland Courier, Paullina, Iowa, June 26, 1986, P 5
Services for Frances W. Manley were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June
19,1986, at the United Church of Primghar, with Rev. Scott Hibben
officiating.
The pallbearers were Dennis Manley, Tom Manley, Jeff Manley, Terry Cooper,
Dan Cooper and Randy Cooper.
"Abide with Me" was sung by Evea Weseman and "How Great Thou Art" was sung
by the congregation with Mrs. Donna Struve at the organ.
The final resting place is Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Primghar, Iowa. The
arrangements were under the care of the Gaudian-Eldridge Funeral Home.