Mary E Frank, age 92 of Highland, IL, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon, IL.
She was born on Monday, March 9, 1931, in Bond Co., IL, the daughter of Fred and Ella (nee Kustermann) Vosholler, Sr.
On Saturday, May 1, 1954, she married Clemens "Clem" W. Frank at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, who passed away on Thursday, June 5, 1980.
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; former member of Legion of Mary of St. Paul; and V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #5694.
Mary was born on the homeplace, southeast of Pierron, IL in Bond County. She attended Pierron/Immaculate Conception school. She had worked for the Moulton Bartley Shoe Company, in Highland, Basler Electric in Highland, Alton Box Board Company in Highland and Marine Garment Company in Highland. After her husband's death, she returned to working at the Garment Company from August 1980 to 1986. On July 29,1986 she returned to Basler Electric until retiring from there in 1994. Mary was one of the original attendees of the Eucharist Adoration group at St. Joseph Hospital, and she was a regular member who prayed there. She was faithful in saying the Rosary at least once a day. She enjoyed quilting, her family, and especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include:
Son - Dale E. (Patty) Frank, Alhambra, IL
Daughter - Doris A. (Significant Other Alan J. Hartlage) Frank, Highland, IL
Daughter - Lois J. Moore, Mulberry Grove, IL
Sister-In-Law - Virginia Vosholler, Highland, IL
Grandchild - Tina (Ryan) Wuebbels
Grandchild - Doug (Heather) Frank
Grandchild - Karen (Ben) Book
Grandchild - Ellen (Derek) Herzberg
Grandchild - Amanda (Ty) Wesbrook
Grandchild - Travis (Debbie) Moore
Great Grandchildren - Dylan, Lydia and Caleb Wuebbels
Great Grandchildren - Nora and Dallas Frank
Great Grandchildren - Jordyn, Olivia Book and baby due in April
Great Grandchildren - Kayla and Brooke Herzberg
Great Grandchildren - Myka, Landyn and Hunter Wesbrook
Great Grandchild - Dusti Moore
In-Laws - Numerous
Nieces and Nephews - Numerous.
She was preceded in death by:
Father - Fred J. Vosholler, Sr. - Died 8/22/1941
Mother - Ella M. (nee Kustermann) Vosholler - Died 2/19/1984
Husband - Clemens "Clem" W. Frank, Jr. - Died 6/05/1980
Brother - Bernard Vosholler - Died 8/27/1973
Brother - Fred "Fritz" Vosholler - Died 7/03/1995
Brother - Anthony "Tony" Vosholler - Died 3/01/2015
Brother - John E. Vosholler - Died 7/17/2012
Sister - Anna B. Oestringer - Died 40/9/2010
Sister - Eleanor Becker - Died 9/22/2004
Sister - Irene Mersinger - Died 5/17/2000
Sister - Frieda Zobrist - Died 12/18/1991
Sister - Rose A. Weder- Sams - Died 4/11/2007
Sister - Clara Gilomen (Twin) - Died 3/07/2006
Sister - Agnes Kampwerth (Twin) - Died 2/13/2018
Son-In-Law - Wayne C. Moore - Died 4/17/2020.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Fr. Pat Jakel, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Masses or Alzheimer's Association.