Linda Anne Frantz
June 24, 1947-March 19, 2005
Linda Anne Frantz, 57, of U.S. 12 East, Niles, Michigan, died following a brief illness at 11:58 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2005, in West Woods of Niles.
She was born on June 24, 1947, in Niles, to Clarence Henry and Arlie Jeanne (Snook) Beasecker. She had lived in Niles all of her life, for many recent years on Merrifield Avenue. She graduated from Niles High School in 1965, where she was active in the band.
Linda had been employed at Dial-A-Ride, Niles, for 17 years, and was previously employed at Pawating Hospital and the Simplicity Pattern Company, both of Niles.
She was active in the founding of the Four Flags Apple Festival, and was a regular on the C.B. radio as "Oasis." She was married to Clarence "Sonny" Frantz for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Beasecker on December 21, 1971, and Arlie J. Beasecker on June 23, 1997.
Surviving family includes her brother, Jerry Beasecker of Niles, and her stepdaughter, Kelly Frantz of Buchanan, Michigan.
She was also blessed with many dear and loving friends, including Terry and Judy Fritz and their children; Linda's godchildren, Nathan Jay and Daysha Jung Fritz, Skip and Ann Frantz, and their children; also godchildren, Michael, Brad and Michelle, the Chuck and Becky Williams family, the Jack and Darlene Wright family, Jerry and Judy Christ, Dick and Audrey Phillips, and Jane Szot Muir.
Linda was a devoted daughter to her mother and enjoyed babysitting for all of her godchildren. Her happiest times were spent at Barron Lake with Dick and Audrey Phillips. Audrey was like a second mother to her; they shared a special bond and Linda loved her dearly.
Family and friends of Linda Frantz will gather at her grave in Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, at a later date, to be announced. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
Contributions in memory of Linda may be made to Hospice at Home.
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