ARGYLE - Frances J. "Fran" Anderson, age 87 of Argyle, WI, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Lafayette Manor in Darlington, WI. She was born on November 21, 1920 in Chicago, IL, to Philip and Matilda (Granata) Spizziri. Fran graduated from McKinley High School in Chicago in 1938. She was united in marriage to Victor G. Anderson on May 17, 1947 in Chicago. Fran lived in Chicago until shortly after her marriage when she and Vic moved to Argyle, where she has resided since. Fran owned and operated a bakery in Argyle for a number of years before working at Oaktron Industries in Monroe. She later worked as a cook at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe for 18 years, retiring in the mid-80s.
Fran is survived by her children, Sue (Phil) Johnson of Argyle and Andrew (Joyce) Anderson of Scarborough, ME; five grandchildren, Steve (Denise) Johnson, Kevin (Kelly) Johnson, Jeff (Lisa) Johnson, and Michelle and Lindsay Anderson; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, Albert Spizziri of Salem, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband,Vic on April 3, 2003; a daughter, Karen Olivio in 1976; a great-grandson, Chad Johnson in 2005; and a granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Johnson in 1994.
Fran was a member of Apple Grove Lutheran Church and past president of its Women of the ELCA. She cherished spending time with her family, and loved quilting and baking. Fran will be remembered for her Peanut Bars and Lefse, and always having a cookie jar full of cookies and other treats when her family visited.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date with Rev. Daniel L. Bohlman of Apple Grove Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Apple Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
Fran is survived by her children, Sue (Phil) Johnson of Argyle and Andrew (Joyce) Anderson of Scarborough, ME; five grandchildren, Steve (Denise) Johnson, Kevin (Kelly) Johnson, Jeff (Lisa) Johnson, and Michelle and Lindsay Anderson; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, Albert Spizziri of Salem, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband,Vic on April 3, 2003; a daughter, Karen Olivio in 1976; a great-grandson, Chad Johnson in 2005; and a granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Johnson in 1994.
Fran was a member of Apple Grove Lutheran Church and past president of its Women of the ELCA. She cherished spending time with her family, and loved quilting and baking. Fran will be remembered for her Peanut Bars and Lefse, and always having a cookie jar full of cookies and other treats when her family visited.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date with Rev. Daniel L. Bohlman of Apple Grove Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be at Apple Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.