Kathryn Jean Frizzell, of Niles
Published 9:16 am Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Dec. 30, 1928 — April 12, 2015
Kathryn Jean Frizzell, 86, of Niles, Michigan died on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 30, 1928 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Everett J. & Mildred (Stevens) Gordon.
Kathryn Jean Frizzell
Jean spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry at the Portofino and Franky’s restaurants in Niles. Upon retirement Jean and her husband, Sherman, split their time between Twin Lakes in Dowagiac, Michigan and Palmetto, Florida.
On July 3rd, 1948, in Niles, Jean married Sherman J. Frizzell, who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1998. Jean was also preceded in death by her son, Jack B. Frizzell, her daughter, Laury L. Frizzell, her granddaughter Kathryn “Katie” Frizzell, and three sisters, Darlyne R. Day, June L. Haynes and Patricia A. Romeo.
Surviving family includes her son, S. Edward “Eddie” (Debbie) Frizzell of Caledonia, Michigan and her daughter, Teresa S. Veach of Niles; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service for Kathryn Jean Frizzell will be held at Noon on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Rev. Ray Fulbright of the Saint John United Church of Christ in Niles. Interment will be private at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of services on Friday.
Donations in memory of Jean may be made to the organization of donor’s choice.
Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, Michigan.
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