Lucy Froning
July 14, 1926 ~ April 25, 2017
Lucy Froning, 90, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017 at St. Liborius Church, Polo. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. A prayer and rosary service began at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017 at the church.
Lucy Mary Haneke was born July 14, 1926 northwest of Polo on the Sprenger farm to Fritz and Elizabeth (Kreiner) Haneke; she was the oldest of four children. She attended Orient school through 6th grade and then attended St. Liborius School in Polo; graduating from Fairview High School in 1944. She then attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Aberdeen, graduating in 1947 as a registered nurse. While in nursing school, she joined the Nurse Cadet Corps. She worked at St. Luke’s Hospital as a charge nurse.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1951, she married Leo John Froning at St. Liborius Church. To this union, nine children were born: Daniel Leo, Dolores Therese, Charles Frederick, Debra Catherine, Mark Robert, Diane Elizabeth, Doreen Marie, Donna Jean, and Denise Ann. In 1952, they moved to their first farm 3 ½ miles north of Polo until 1956 when they purchased the Ed Peterka farm 8 ½ miles west of Polo.
Throughout life, many organizations and jobs kept Lucy busy: Christian Mothers, Cook at Polo Hot Lunch, substitute teacher, CCD instructor, cook at the Miller Sale Barn with her sister, Elfrieda, and bakery assistant at the Highmore Bakery with Stella Forman. She was a lifetime member of St. Liborius Catholic Church. In her free time, she enjoyed music especially playing her accordion with her siblings, baking, cooking, planting trees, and watching birds.
Lucy will be remembered for her many one liners, quick wit, coffee and fresh baked breads and goodies, delivery of “to go” boxes full of baked items for neighbors and shut-ins, and teaching her grandkids manners.
Grateful to have shared in her life is her husband of 65 years, Leo; children: Daniel (Mary) of Mitchell, Dolores (Dennis) Volek of Highmore, Debra (Morris) Hoffman of Highmore, Mark (Diana) of Brookings, Diane Pazour of Highmore, Doreen (Daryl) Volek of Miller, Donna (Steven) Kubik of Hamill, and Denise (Mark) Winter of Hamill; daughter-in-law, Ellen Froning of Valentine, NE; grandchildren: Brian Froning (fiancée, Trish Weber), Steven (Jenn) Froning, Sarah (Jason) Sass, Jason Volek, Sheila Volek, Mychal (Jenn) Hoffman, Kristi (Dane) Dobesh, Robert (Kelly) Froning, Richard (Katie) Froning, Justin Froning, Jody (Rob) Herb, Caleb Pazour, Maria Pazour, Troy (Jessica) VanDerWerff, Bruce (Crystal) VanDerWerff, Tyler (Amy) Kubik, Trent (Shannon) Kubik, Scott Winter (fiancée, Mallori McCartey), Brandon Winter, and Grant Winter; 17 great grandchildren (#18 due in July); and brother, Robert (Jan) Haneke of Polo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles; siblings: Bernard (Dena) Haneke, Elfrieda (Gerald) Martinmaas; son-in-law, Ken Pazour; grandchild, Raymond Froning; great granddaughters, Hadley Elizabeth Froning and Riley Marie Froning; In-laws: Alphonse Froning, Clarence (Lillian) Froning, Emil Froning, Richard Froning, Linell (Matilda) Haigh, Charlotte Schaefers, and Donald (Margaret) Gerdes.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Lucy’s arrangements.
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Deepest sympathy to all the Froning family. Many​ great memories of time spent with Debb and Mary at Leo and Lucy’s place.
Leo & family, So sorry to hear about Lucy. So many memories… We will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
May God give you all strength and comfort . I have many good memories of Lucy
Sorry to hear of your loss, she was a wonderful woman and she will be missed. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Deepest sympathies to all of the family.
My deepest sympathies to all of Lucy’s family, She was a good mother and person. Many memories of Lucy. Keeping her family in my prayers and thoughts
RIP. Lucy. It was always fun to visit you. Will miss you.
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of Lucys’ family and friends. Our prayers to all the Fronings. The Lord received another Angel!
We are so sorry to hear about Lucy. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Froning families. Doyle & Kay and families
We are sorry to hear of your loss, we pray all the wonderful memories will be a help the coming days. Our Sympathy, Terry and Carol
Deepest sympathy to all the Froning Family. Praying that your memories of Lucy will help bring you comfort in the days ahead. HUGS!
Many nice memories of Lucy as new Bride and on the dance floor in Orient and Mardi Graus in Gettysburg. She was an exceptional Nurse, who was always going the extra mile. My Prayers and thoughts are with her family. Joyce Wickersham
Our sincere sympathy to all of Lucy’s families. I always enjoyed visiting with her.
Our sympathies to all of Lucy’s family. Cherish all the great memories!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven has gained another angel.
Thoughts and prayers for the Froning family!!!!!!
We are saddened to learn that you’re mourning the loss of your dear love one. However, it saddens our God even more. No doubt, you have many fond memories which will resurface from time to time. And because you do have memories, certainly shows that almighty God has memories as well. Therefore, with full confidence you can take comfort in knowing that he longs to restore perfect life to all those in his memory (Job 14:13-15; Rev 21:3, 4). Please accept our condolences at this most distressing time.
Doe, Diane and families – My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. I met her when I worked at Alice’s Beauty Salon in Miller. I enjoyed getting to know her. Didn’t realize until now that she was also a nurse. May all your good memories help you through the coming days. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lots of HUGS.too. Jan
I was a substitute driver on the Orient mail route and it always made my day when the package that wouldn’t fit in the mailbox went to Leo and Lucy Froning, had some of the best treats I have ever tasted from there. May God be with all of you. Sincerely, Jenise
I’m so sorry to hear about Lucy’s passing. I have fond memories of Lucy and your family when I was growing up on the farm. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
You are all in my prayers. Lucy was a sweet lady, I enjoyed our visits.
I am so sorry to hear of Lucy’s passing. We had such great times with Lee and Lucy. My sympathies to all the family.
So sorry to hear about Lucy. I didn’t know her long but she was a sweet lady. She was always so cheerful to my dad the first time she was at the home. She was always so kind to the residents. I will miss seeing her.
Thinking of you at this sad time. I always enjoyed visiting with Lucy – such a fun lady. Thoughts and Prayers, Sincere Sympathy, Mike & Mary Thorson
Aaron & I are so sorry for your loss Dan and Mary. Please know we are praying for your family at this time of sorrow.
I want to send my thoughts to your family at this time. Lucy was such a positive person in my life, and I will always remember her for her quick, witty thoughts. And, she was always fun to be around.