Frances C. Kerschen
March 18, 2008
Kerschen, Frances, 91, former member of the Dominican Sisters of Great Bend, Kansas, and special education teacher, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Sunday, March 23; service, 10:00 A.M., Monday, March 24, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 P.M., Great Bend Cemetery. In addition to teaching, Frances did missionary work in Africa and served as sacristan for 10 years at St. Francis Hospital. She is survived by companion, Mary “Dolly” Gabel of Wichita; brothers, Al of St. Charles, MO, Jerry and Bill of Wichita, Joe of Littleton, CO; sister, Dorothy Williams of Tulsa, OK; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Sunday, March 23, St. Joseph Catholic Church. Graveside, 3:30 P.M., Monday, March 24, Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, KS.
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Kathy and family, I was saddened to learn of Frances’ passing. She has been such a good friend for so many years. I will always remember her faithful dedication to the Chapel at St. Francis and her willingness to give of her time and talents to serve as the sacristan when the Sisters returned to Broken Arrow. Her devotion to the Blessed Mother was tremendous and she generously showed her love for Jesus in so many. many ways.She has shown a special love for my family, especially my little grandson who she has prayed daily for. She was a tremendous support to me with her assistance at the daily Masses and the 4pm Saturday Masses and her and Dolly prepared the altar for Mass day after day. She expected nothing in return, though she gave so very much of herself. She will always hold a special place in my heart, and I know she will always be with me in spirit to help me make sure things are in their proper place at the Chapel. May God grant her the much deserved peace and rest…and I know she is already busy in heaven helping with Mass and praying for all of us, especially Dolly. Thank you for sharing her wonderful life with me and my family. My daughters express their sorrow for her passing as well. They have grown up with Frances being in the next pew every Saturday, giving them hugs,words of encouragement, and always asking about their activities for the week. Also knowing she will be praying for them until she sees them the next time. She will remain in our prayers.