Frances J. Westphal Burlington, Iowa Obituary

Frances J. Westphal

Frances J. Westphal, 99, of Burlington died at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2021 at SunnyBrook Assisted Living in Burlington. Born November 20, 1921 in West Bend, Iowa at her parents farm she was the daughter of Ernest D. and Rekie F. (Schafer) Anliker. She married Murlin Ivan Westphal on September 24, 1939. He died March 3, 1993. Frances was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She attended West Bend Schools and graduated from Ft. Dodge Beauty School before getting married. Frances operated a beauty shop prior to being a secretary at Huron School for 10 years from which she retired. She focused on homemaking and being a good wife, mother, and grandmother. Frances also loved to read, listen to music and dance. She was the Dancing Granny’s Director for many years. Survivors include her children, Janette K. (Bob) Siegel, Jonelle L. (Larry) Derry, and James Westphal all of Burlington, IA; nine grandchildren, Kevin (Sue) Siegel, Brenda (Dan) West, Caprice Fowler, Lori Beckman, Joshua (Jamie) Derry, Adam (Jackie) Derry, Robert (Libby) Derry, Krista Warren, and Kathy Westphal; fifteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elma Lou Hohulin of Arlington, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers; one sister; and two brothers in infancy. The private family graveside funeral service and interment for Frances will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Aspen Grove Cemetery. Pastor Ryan Cosgrove will officiate. Friends may call from noon-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10th at Lunning Chapel. The family will not be present at this time. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Great River Hospice and Hope Haven. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
November 20, 1921 - February 1, 202111/20/192102/01/2021
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Joyce (Kuntz) Hetrick
February 16, 2021
My sincere condolences to all of the Westphal family. Knew the family from going to Huron Grade School. I lived at the 4th pumping station as my father operated it. Remember Jonelle the most of the kids, Murlin working as janitor and Frances working in the office at ... Continue Reading
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Lou Hohulin
February 10, 2021
Dick and I know you will miss your Mom and Grandma. We will miss her, too -- she was very special to all of us. But we know that we will be reunited with her some day, and that hope can comfort all of us. Uncle Dick and Aunt Lou
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Lee Haring
February 6, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I may have met Frances but I can't recall. She was a good friend of my mother, Beulah Haring, who also attended Faith Lutheran. I heard Mom mention her often as I think they talked on the phone alot. Our thoughts and prayers are with y... Continue Reading
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John and Nelda Rowell
February 5, 2021
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. So thankful we can have the hope of a heavenly Home and a joyful reunion. We had many wonderful visits with your dear mother. Our memories go back many years. Sorry that we have not been able to see her but always thought of ... Continue Reading
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Dixie Messner
February 5, 2021
I have many fond memories of Fran & especially Rekie! Dixie Messner
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Cathy Larson
February 5, 2021
It is with fondness for both of your parents that I write this note of remembrance. When they first moved down from West Bend, they lived in a little house on our farm. Murlin worked for my dad, John Schrock. However, I remember them the best from their time at Huron Sc... Continue Reading
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