Frances A. Dempsey
January 15, 1917 ~ February 8, 2016
Franes A. Dempsey, age 99 of Elma, IA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Mitchell County Health Care in Osage, IA.
Frances Antonette Dempsey was born on January 15, 1917 to Anton and Maryanne Royek in Chicago, IL. Her family moved to Mitchell County when she was just a child. Frances attended and graduated from New Haven, IA. In 1936, Frances was united in marriage to Ronald Dempsey at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Haven. The couple made their home in Riceville, IA. Frances worked for 35 years at the Riceville Community Schools as a cook in the school’s lunch program. Her family was the center of her life and she especially enjoyed the family gathering for her birthdays and picnics with her husband and family at Lake Hendricks in Riceville. Frances was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Elma.
Frances is survived by her children, John (Janice) Dempsey of Osage, IA and Mary (John) Worple of Elma. She was the grandmother to 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Frances is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald; two sisters; seven brothers; two granddaughters and two grandsons.
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WE SEND OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE DEMPSEY FAMILY. I KNEW FRANCES FOR MANY MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY. SHE WORKED IN THE KITCHEN AT THE RICEVILLE SCHOOL WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL. R. I. P. FRANCES. SHE LOVED MY OLD TIME MUSIC AT THE CARE CENTER IN ELMA. FROM TIM & CINDY HOWLAND & TIM THE MUSIC MAN PROTIVIN IOWA.
My prayers and sympathy go out to all of you at this time.
No heart breaks alone for God is always near. When a prayer is whispered God is always there to hear. When sorrow’s overwhelming, He comforts tenderly. A single tear never falls that he does not hear.(Psalms 65:2) Sorry for your loss
Franny was a very gentle, special woman while I worked with her at Riceville Hot Lunch! Paul remembers John & Mary from school, sorry for your loss.
John & Janice, We didn’t know your mother but I know that it is never easy to lose your mother. Sympathy from our family to yours. Larry & Judy Lee
We have many special memories of Frances – in the store and when taking communion to her in the apartment. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Joe and Teresa Klobassa
Frances was the best school cook around and a Lovely Lady. My Sympathies to her Family.
I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope you will find your strength & comfort in Jesus’ promises of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15) & the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more & no family will have to mourn the death of a loved ever again. (Revelation 21:3,4). May God grant you all peace & comfort now, during this grievous time.
Hello I may have never meet Frances but if I am correct her husband Ronald was my grandmother’s brother so I will send my condolences to the entire Dempsey family…. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7800191/viola-dorthy-proctor