Dorothy Franta
October 9, 1930 ~ October 17, 2017
Dorothy Franta, 86, of Lisbon, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2017, at Lisbon Cemetery. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Survivors include her sons, Steve and Daniel Franta; daughter, Deborah Ardrey; sisters, Jeannette (Marsh) Davis and Ruth Livingston; granddaughters Nicole Salcido and Katlyn Ardrey; and many extended family members.
Dorothy Irene Crittenden was born October 29, 1930, near Greenville, Tennessee, to Horace and Freddie (Bible) Crittenden. She moved to Iowa in the early 1950s where her sister Mary was living. Dorothy married in Iowa and had three children. She was very creative, painting wildlife in her younger years and hand-quilting or crocheting hundreds of pieces in her later years that she would often gift to friends and family. Dorothy enjoyed nature and wildlife, especially watching the river at Palisades Park. She was a quiet soul but above all loved her family, friends, and God.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers; and four sisters.
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Dear Steve,
Karl and I are so sorry to hear about your mom passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karl & Terri Jo Weideman
I am so sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing. Dorothy was my Great Grandma Brown’s sister. I am Leonard’s granddaughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
-Katie (Bennett) Siegle
So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Drove her to a few appointments and really enjoyed visiting with her.
Robert Zahorik
Dorothy was always so grateful for any help she received whether it was driving her to an appointment or taking a meal. She loved her family dearly though many lived far from her. Dorothy was a reader and generously donated many of her books to Community Bible Church Library. Her strong faith in her Savior helped her through many trials, and she was a quiet witness to us all. Rachel and Rich Aalbers
I am so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family she will be missed dearly
Jennifer Heeren
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I so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of all of you during this hard time. You all are in my prayers.
Karen Lehr( Wood)
Thinking of each of you with care, concern and heartfelt sympathy. Dorothy was a dear and a very special lady of many gifts who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Keeping you in our prayers, Donna and Richard Jacob
We were sorry to hear of Dorothys passing. We want to send our condolences to her family at this time of your loss.
Ken and Donna McConaughy
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