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.
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 return 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 part of the original group that started the Adoration group at St. Joseph Hospital, she was a regular member who prayed there. She was faithful in saying the Rosary at least once a day. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include:
Son – Dale E. (Patricia) Frank, Alhambra, IL
Daughter – Doris L. (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 & Caleb Wuebbels
Great Grandchildren – Nora & Dallas Frank
Great Grandchildren – Jorden, Olivia & 1 in April Book
Great Grandchildren – Kayla & Brooke Herzberg
Great Grandchildren – Myka,Landyn & Hunter Wesbrook
Great Grandchild – Dusti Moore.
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 – Fred “Fritz” Vosholler – Died 7/3/95, Highland, IL
Brother – Anthony “Tony” Vosholler – Died 3/1/15, Highland, IL
Brother – John E. Vosholler – Died 7/17/2012, Pocahontas, IL
Sister – Anna B. Oestringer – Died 4/9/2010, Highland, IL
Sister – Eleanor Becker – Died 9/22/2004, Marine, IL
Sister – Irene Mersinger – Died 5/17/2000, St. Jacob, IL
Sister – Rose A. Weder- Sams – Died 4/11/2007, St. Jacob, IL
Sister – Clara Gilomen (Twin) – Died 3/7/2006, St. Jacob, IL
Sister – Agnes Kampwerth (Twin) – Died 2/13/2018, Highland, IL
Brother – Bernard Vosholler – Died 8/27/1973
Sister – Frieda Zobrist – Died 12/18/1991
Son-In-Law – Wayne C. Moore – Died 4/17/20.
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.
