Bechelli, Frances M.

Frances M. Bechelli, 89, formerly of Silver City, N.M., died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester. Frances now joins her husband, Gordon, who preceded her in death. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Bohnenkamp-Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Frances was born Nov. 1, 1920, in Greeley, Iowa, the daughter of William and Bessie (Seeley) Gage. She graduated in 1938 from Manchester High School. On March 9, 1943, Frances was united in marriage to Gordon Bechelli.

Frances was first and foremost a wife and mother, but her caring and gentle ways spread to all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered by many for her spunky nature and inner beauty. 

Frances was deeply loved and will be missed by all those whose lives she touched.

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” - Helen Keller

Frances is survived by her children, Jay (Dori) Bechelli of California, Mary Bechelli of New Mexico and Eric (Debbie) Bechelli of Michigan; eight grandchildren; a sister, Betty (Joe) DeKeyser; her nephews, Jim (Kino) DeKeyser, Bill (Peg) DeKeyser, all of Manchester; a sister, Audrey (Jack) Gienapp of Michigan; a brother, Dick (Lorn) Gage of Des Moines; and her special friends at the Good Neighbor Home and the Hospice Compassas team of Cedar Falls.

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