FRANK: Theresa
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September 4, 1921 – December 6, 2015
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The death of Mrs. Theresa (nee Schemenauer) Frank of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK, occurred at her residence on Sunday, December 6, 2015. She was 94 years of age. Theresa, the tenth child of Joseph and Cecilia (nee Marth) Schemenauer was born on September 4, 1921, at Marysburg, SK. She attended Marysburg School for Grade 1 and the rest of her schooling was completed at Bright Valley School. Following her education, Theresa worked occasionally for various neighbors. On November 11, 1942, she married Jacob Frank. They made their first home on the Frank family farm for 21 years. It was there where their three children were born. During the first year of their married life, Johnny Sawitsky came from the orphanage to live with them. In 1963, the Franks moved to Chilliwack, BC, where they resided for the next 21 years. For their retirement years, they returned to Humboldt to be closer to family. Among Theresa’s many interests were baking buns, quilting, gardening and, most of all, playing cards with family and friends. She was a member of the C.W.L. starting in Marysburg, then in Chilliwack and, finally, in Humboldt. Theresa will be lovingly remembered by her three children, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren: Ralph (Joan) Frank and family, Darren (Lisa) Frank and children Megan and Karlee, Neil (Trica) Frank and daughter Delaney, Les (Kyla) Frank and children Jacob and Oliver; Eugene (Loyola) Frank and family, Sean (Kyra) Frank and children Reese, Mia and Hailey, Chris (Nicole) Frank, and Teri (Jason) Schindelka and children Colton, Rowan, Maci and Olivia; and Darlene Frank; special family member, Johnny Sawitsky; two sisters-in-law: Bernadette Schemenauer and Therese Schemenauer; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Frank; parents, Joseph and Cecilia (nee Marth) Schemenauer; seven sisters and three brothers: Josephine (John) Weber, Cecilia (Alois) Mamer, Dorothy (Herb) Dressler, Florence (Vince) Zoboski, Lottie (John) Frank, Adeline (Walter) Sparks, Marion (Bill) Jenkins, Engelbert Schemenauer (in infancy), Edward Schemenauer, and Arthur Schemenauer. The Prayer Service for Theresa was held at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., led by Nestor Trach and organist Darlene Cash. Scripture readers were Teri Schindelka and Lisa Frank, and the eulogy was delivered by Sean Frank. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Cosmas Epifano, OSB. Others taking part were: Jason Schindelka, crossbearer; Teri Schindelka and Kyla Frank, scripture readers; Loyola Frank, intentions; Megan Frank, Karlee Frank and Reese Frank, giftbearers; Colleen Jenkins, Rita Frank and Cathy Gerwing, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Dolores Hinz, and the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. An honor guard was formed by members of the C.W.L.Ìý Pallbearers were Darren Frank, Neil Frank, Les Frank, Sean Frank, Colton Wendt, Teri Schindelka, and Chris Frank. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
