Frances K Ice

Frances K. Ice of Emporia, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Holiday Resort. She was 93. Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery., Emporia, Kansas.

Frances was born Wednesday, October 8, 1924 in Timber Lake, South Dakota to John J. and Clara (Thomas) Schweitzer. She married John Ice in May of 1980. Frances worked as a waitress for most of her life.

Faith was extremely important to Frances. She had a special devotion to Mary the Blessed Mother. Frances loved people in general and especially her many nieces, nephews, their families and her Godchildren. She enjoyed playing cards, dancing, socializing with friends and attending church functions in and around Emporia. She did a lot of volunteer work and received an award one year for her services. She especially enjoyed baking for others and taking people out to different activities. Frances had a very colorful personality and was very outgoing and happy. She was often described as a “sweetheart”.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara Schweitzer; her beloved husband, John W. Ice; brothers, John, Peter, and Paul Schweitzer; sisters, Clara Perman, Mary Rydberg Miller, Christina Schweitzer and Ann Ball.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.