Edna J. Frank

Edna J. Frank, age 87 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Faith Countryside Homes/Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born on Saturday, September 01, 1928, in Saint Rose, IL, the daughter of Gerhardt and Cecelia (nee Henrichs) Alberternst. On Saturday, October 11, 1952, she married Norbert F. Frank, who passed away on Saturday, February 17, 1990. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; Weinheimer Senior Citizens of Highland; Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post #5694 of Highland. Mrs. Frank was born at St. Rose, IL. She attended Upper Ford County School at Beaver Prairie. After her marriage, she moved to Highland and then to St. Jacob in 1965. She returned to Highland in the mid-1990s. Over the years, she worked at Danches Brothers Powdered Egg Company, was a caregiver and housekeeper for the Miller family of Highland, LPN at St. Joseph's Hospital for 12 years, and a babysitter in her home for over 22 years. She was an Assistant Manager at Highland Home for a few years; then became a resident. She moved to Legacy Place in September of 2014. She enjoyed bingo, cards, sewing and volunteering at Faith Countryside Nursing Center. She liked spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed senior citizen trips. Survivors include: Daughter - Debra S. (Randy) Seger, St. Jacob, IL Son - Dennis P. (Catherine E.) Frank, Staunton, IL Son - Bruce A. (Beth) Frank, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Ben N. (Kendall) Frank, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Ted A. (Erin) Frank, Staunton, IL Grandchild - Carrie E. Frank, Highland, IL Grandchild - Ryan D. (Shandra) Seger, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Robby A. (Jenny) Seger, Highland, IL Grandchild - Cory M. (significant other Ashley Leder) Seger, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Brittany A. Frank, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Bailey A. Frank, Saint Jacob, IL Great Grandchild - Emma R. Vachalek Great Grandchild - Evin R. Frank Great Grandchild - Elliot R. Frank Great Grandchild - Samuel T. Frank Great Grandchild - Elijah P. Frank Great Grandchild - Joseph A. Frank Great Grandchild - Chloe M. Seger Great Grandchild - Lea M. Seger Great Grandchild - Reed D. Seger Great Grandchild - Ellen "Elley" R. Seger Great Grandchild - Peyton C. Seger. She was preceded in death by: Father - Gerhardt Alberternst Mother - Cecelia Alberternst nee Henrichs Husband - Norbert F. Frank (Died 2/17/1990) Sister - Leona C. Begemann (Died 6/7/2009) Brother - Vincent Alberternst Brother - Robert Alberternst Brother - Edwin Alberternst Brother - John Alberternst Brother - Gerhardt Alberternst, Jr. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL., with Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Home; V. F. W. Auxiliary or Family Hospice.

Edna J. Frank

September 1, 1928 - October 27, 2015