Mangold, Frances L.

Frances L. Mangold, 93, of Coggon, died Dec. 21, 2012, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Central City by Pastor Jen Filter. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Oakland Cemetery in Manchester.

Survivors include three nephews, David (Diane) Knott of Ryan, Kent Carrothers of Coggon and Bruce (Jill) Carrothers of Cambridge; nieces-in-law, Sue Knott of Independence and Judy Knott of Iowa City; great-nephews and great-nieces, Catherine (Brad) Walz of Marion, Matthew (Meghan) Knott of Marietta, Ga., Trevor Knott of Minneapolis, Wesley Knott of Altoona, Matt (Debbie) Carrothers of Roswell, Ga., T.J. (Dawn) Carrothers of Ryan, Kay Knott of Iowa City, and Justin and Adam Carrothers of Cambridge; great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces, Ethan, Eleanor and Elizabeth Walz of Marion, Logan and Kennedy Knott of Marietta, Ga., Lauren Knott of Iowa City, Jack and Cash Carrothers of Ryan, and Parker, Connor and Grace Carrothers of Roswell, Ga.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Arlene Knott and Hazel Carrothers; and two nephews, Gregory Knott and Bruce Knott.

Frances was born Sept. 13, 1919, the son of Arthur and Etta (Bakker) Mangold in Manchester. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1936. She cared for her father in Coggon for many years and also worked for Dr. Hunter in Coggon.

She was a member of United Parish and bridge clubs in Coggon. She was an avid golfer. She was a loving and caring aunt who took an active interest in her family. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading the newspaper.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Please sign the online guest book for Frances at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published Dec. 23, 2012 in The Gazette