Bernice Frank, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 2:14 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 3, 2021 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on August 31, 1927, in Wabash
County, to the late Paul and Marie (Swihart) Alber.
Bernice was a 1945 graduate of Chippewa High School. She married Russell L. “Bud”
Frank on September 14, 1947; he passed away on August 18, 2007. Bernice retired from
Snavely Machine and Manufacturing in Wabash. She was member of Woodlawn United
Methodist Church in Somerset. Bernice enjoyed quilting, making handmade crafts, puzzles,
and word searches. One thing she will be remembered for is her delicious molasses
cookies that everyone loved.
Bernice is survived by one son, Rod (Renee) Frank, of Wabash; three daughters, Beverly
(Charles) Kelley, Marsha (Erik) Herendeen and Bonnie (Mark) Keen, all of Wabash; twelve
grandchildren, Abby (Josh) Rhoads, Brad (Kayla) Frank, Gary (Tracie) Kelley, Greg
(Meredith) Kelley, Gina (Ryan) Baker, Gabe (Stacey) Kelley, Grant (Dawn) Kelley, Travis
(Molly) Herendeen, Angel (John) Waters, Troy (Bry) Herendeen, Shelly (Shawn) Mulligan
and Dustin (Rhea) Keen; 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by one son, Gary Frank, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021 at McDonald Funeral
Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor
Ted Baston officiating. Burial will follow at the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 151 North Second Street,
Somerset, Indiana 46984.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.