Marian M. Frandrup

Marian M. (Rathman) Frandrup, age 96, passed away peacefully at home with her children on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Marian was born on May 16, 1926 to Edward and Amelia Rathman. Marian was a social lady and is truly loved by everyone she met. She taught in Vermillion for two years where she met her husband, Arthur. They later married on June 25,1947. Marian always said she felt lucky to marry into such a loving and welcoming family. She loved the time the family spent together at the lake each summer and the holiday gatherings. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and watching her grandkids have fun. She insisted on hosting Christmas and Easter and carried on the Frandrup tradition of annual egg hunts and egg toss competitions. Her generosity gave her great joy as she gave personalized gifts to family and friends and donated to various organizations. Marian loved the 4-H organization and everything educational. She enjoyed music, especially her "Elvis", Daniel O'Donnell, needle work, crafts, baking, and bringing items to the fair.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur Frandrup; parents, Edward and Amelia Rathman; sisters, Gladys Laik, Irene Rathman; brothers, Val Rathman, Wilfred Rathman, Robert Rathman; children, (infant) Amelia Frandrup, Annette Frandrup-Frie; (infant) grandson, Jason Leese; and son-in-law, Joe Conrad.

Marian is survived by her children, Evelyn Conrad, Tom (Vicki) Frandrup, Elaine Frandrup, Janice (Gary) Simonson, Steven (Paula) Frandrup; son-in-law, Jim Frie; grandchildren, Kelly, Terry, James, Rick, Jamie, Jesse, Anthony, Jeff, Angela, Jeremy, Carissa, Brian, Joe, Andrea, Dan, Nathan, Matt, Brianna, Josh, Britney, Jon; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and her sister, Dolores Dorland.

A visitation will take place at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel on Wednesday, January 18th, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Father Tix holding a small prayer service at 4:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mathias Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 19th, with a visitation one hour prior. A reception will be held at the church following the service. Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Vermillion.