Annella M. Frank age 92 of Glenwood City, formerly of Menomonie, died Thursday January 21, 2016 at the Glenhaven Nursing Home in Glenwood City, surrounded by her family.

Annella was born April 6, 1923 in Menomonie, she was the daughter of Carl and Anna (Brehm) Howe.  She grew up in the Menomonie area.  She attended Birthman and St. Joseph’s Grade Schools. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1941.  Annella married Elmer “Fuzz” Frank on November 24, 1941 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie.  After marriage they made their home on a farm near Hatchville.  Along with farming and raising her family, Annella also worked at the Dew Drop Inn, Connell’s Apple Orchard and Sanna Dairies.  In 1978, they sold the farm and moved to Spring Valley.  Annella worked Sons Tool in Woodville, Reid’s Hatchery in Spring Valley and the Spring Valley Health Care Center in the Kitchen.  Fuzz died in 1997 and for the past nine years she has been a resident of Glenhaven Nursing Home

Annella enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and making them Angel food birthday cakes. Her grandchildren will especially miss the homemade chicken noodle soup. She also enjoyed helping at St. Joseph’s Church with the annual thrift sales and funerals.  Annella also enjoyed helping her children when they would have their own thrift sales.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Annella is survived by four daughters, Charlotte “Char” Gregor of Menomonie, Shirley (Leon) Weber of Hartland, Marilyn Olson of Menomonie, Diane Klatt of Glenwood City; 14 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, six great- great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a granddaughter, Michelle, a great granddaughter Tanya, a son-in-law; Conrad Olson, a sister Lorranie Trainor, three brothers, Eugene, Maurice and Wilbur “Ozzie” Howe.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday January 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie with Rev. James Kurzynski officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.

Condolences

1. Kathy (Kasten) Schwartz February 29, 2016, at 3:56pm

   Diane & Marilyn,
   I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers!

2. Judy Mattison Scheidegger January 30, 2016, at 6:30am

   I remember your mom as such a nice person. It was such fun gathering with the Howe family and the reunions. I think the last time I saw her was at a Mattison/Howe reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

3. Judy and Orland Abel January 30, 2016, at 12:22am

   Char and the rest of the family, please know we are thinking of you and pray the Lord to bless you with His love and care as you grieve the loss of your Mother. With love, The Abels

4. Skip Baskin January 28, 2016, at 7:22am

   Diane and Marilyn, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts!!

5. Lynne Shaffer January 27, 2016, at 7:45am

   I am so sorry for your loss.

6. Marge (Cockeram) Oberle January 26, 2016, at 10:16am

   To the family of Annella Frank, my deepest sympathies go out to your family for the loss of your Mom, hadn't seen her for years but remember your Dad and Mom from the Valley Bar days, they were very nice people and they knew my Mom and Dad pretty well, those were the good ole' days. My thoughts and prayers go out to Annella's family.

7. Scott and Angie Hunter January 23, 2016, at 3:43pm

   Deepest sympathy to the family

8. Shelly Wolf January 23, 2016, at 9:31am

   I am sorry Doreen Trainor and family for your loss, and if there is anything I can do for you, Doreen, please let me know,,, God bless you and yours,,, love you

9. Judi Bauer January 23, 2016, at 8:40am

   Diane and Marilyn I so remember coming to the farm and staying over during our high school day's. You and your family's have my sympathy on the loss of your Mom, she was a special person

10. Suzi Crownhart January 22, 2016, at 8:11pm

    Marilyn, Diane and families,

    My sympathy on the loss of your Mom.

    Suzi

11. Gary Tuenge & Family January 22, 2016, at 12:50pm

    Our prayers go out to you and your family. Grandma Fuzz will be missed by many. We are happy you have so many memories with her that will help get you through this difficult time. Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!

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