"I remember your Mother well.She gave of her time and talents to many of us in 4-H there in the area. I was lucky to be one of those young girls. May she fly with the Angels and continue to watch over your family."
In loving memory of
Frances M. Dodds
January 10, 1916 - March 17, 2011
Frances Marguerite Dodds was born January 10, 1916 in Union Township, daughter of Jacob and Mamie (Zanke) Winkel. She was in the first graduating class from St. Cecelia Catholic Academy in 1934.
On August 1, 1939, Frances was married to William Dodds at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. The couple moved to Frances' family farm in Union Township near Algona, where they lived and farmed until 1975, when they retired and moved into Algona.
Frances and her husband loved to travel and visited many states and countries and they also loved watching their grandchildren participate in all of their activities. She also enjoyed visiting with her many friends and family, doing yard work, sewing, and babysitting her great-grandchildren. Frances was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church being active in earlier years in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was also a past officer of St. Cecelia's Alumni Association, past president of Union Townships Mothers and Daughters Club, a past 4-H leader for several years, and she served on the board at Iowa Lakes Community College.
Frances M. Dodds died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Society in Algona at the age of 95. She had been a resident there since December, 2008.
Surviving are her children, Dean Dodds and his wife Barb of Algona, Linda Wardell and her husband Richard of Blair, NE; and Jean Ann Carrigan and her husband, John of Knoxville, TN. Also surviving are six grandchildren Debra (Jim) Duggan of Council Bluffs, Murl (Sheridee) Dodds of Algona, Lori (Myles) Miller of Algona, Charles (Cheryl) Dodds of Council Bluffs, William (fiancé Frances High) Wardell of Omaha, NE, and Sarah (Brian) Jumps of Denver, CO; 14 great-grandchildren, Sam, Megan, and Max Duggan, Kohl, Christopher and Charli Dodds, Addison, Aisha, Avriel, Emory and Livia Miller, Emily Dodds, and Colter and Payton Jumps; one step-grandson, Bret (Sandy) Seefeld of Tucson, AZ; and many nieces and nephews.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bill on January 27, 2006; a daughter-in-law, Doris Kohlhaas-Dodds; three sisters, Marie Jacobs, Loretta Winkel, and Lavina Lacina; and four brothers, George, Ralph, Lawrence, and Dr. J.B. Winkel.
Tributes
"To Dean, Family and Friends of your Mom. I know my Mom and Dad thought a lot of your parents. I can recall, as a small boy, going with my Mom to your farm so Mom, your Mom and others could enjoy their sewing club activity. There is an Ancient Native American belief system that states we take a little something with us through life from everyone we have ever come in contact with. Please know that all of the finest qualities that Frances Winkel Dodds possessed will Live On in all who knew and loved her. God Rest Her Soul!"
"I remember visiting aunt Frances and uncle Bill when I was very young. I loved to go visit them in the great big house. One time she let Dean and I hitch up the pony to some cart. Dean could not have been very old. When the Dodds had a get-together, Frances always washed the dishes. There were alot of them as no paper plates. Love and sympathy to the family. She was a dear, sweet lady."
"Aunt Francis was always so kind and loving. With deepest sympathy. The lenton Family"
"Jean Ann Sorry to hear about your moms passing. Remember the good memories to get you thru this difficult time. God Bless"
"Such a sweet lady - she will be missed by many."
"Lossing a parent is a very difficult thing, doesn't matter how old you are. She was a very sweet lady and both your parents were good neighbors to Garry's mom. Your family has our sympathy and prayers."
"Thinking of the family during this most difficult time. "
"Jean Ann, I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You will always hold dear her love, advice and memories"
"Frances was a faithful attendee at our 2nd Friday of the month Keyboard Klassic's and the Keynotes sing-a-longs. What a sweet sweet lady! She reminded me of my own mother.....I will miss her....also!"
"So sad to hear such a wonderful lady is no longer with us.
All my condolences,
"
"Thinking of you all at this hard time!"