1944
Frances
2019
Frances Gates
March 18, 1944 — January 20, 2019
Frances “Frankie” Ann Gates , age 74, of Amery, WI, passed away on January 20, 2019, at Sophie’s Manor in Centuria, WI.
Frankie was born on March 18, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Aleene (McPheeters) and Francis O’Brien. She attended and graduated from Webster Schools.
Frankie was known for always being on the move. She was very creative and had many talents, some of which included: carpentry, quilting, gardening and crafting flower arrangements.
Preceding Frankie in death are her parents; and son, Steve Gates.
Frankie is survived by her husband, Gerald "Gus" Gates; daughter, Shannon (Vernon) Hills; son, Tim Gates; grandchildren: Megan Kindem, Nathan Kindem, Chelsey Gates, Ryan Gates, Alisha Gates and Caden Gates; great-grandson, Kohen; and many other relatives and friends.
A heartfelt thank you to the caring staff of Sophie’s Manor and Hospice, whom provided a loving environment till the end.
As per Frankie’s wishes, no formal services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com
Frankie was born on March 18, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Aleene (McPheeters) and Francis O’Brien. She attended and graduated from Webster Schools.
Frankie was known for always being on the move. She was very creative and had many talents, some of which included: carpentry, quilting, gardening and crafting flower arrangements.
Preceding Frankie in death are her parents; and son, Steve Gates.
Frankie is survived by her husband, Gerald "Gus" Gates; daughter, Shannon (Vernon) Hills; son, Tim Gates; grandchildren: Megan Kindem, Nathan Kindem, Chelsey Gates, Ryan Gates, Alisha Gates and Caden Gates; great-grandson, Kohen; and many other relatives and friends.
A heartfelt thank you to the caring staff of Sophie’s Manor and Hospice, whom provided a loving environment till the end.
As per Frankie’s wishes, no formal services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com
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