Marianne Frazer
December 6, 1921 ~ March 30, 2017
Marianne Frazer, 95, of Parkston, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Dimock with Fathers Chester Murtha and Tom Taylor, celebrants. Burial followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Parkston. A rosary service was held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Avera Bormann Manor chapel in Parkston.
Marie Ann was born in Parkston, South Dakota on December 6, 1921 to Edward and Josephine (Friederich) Murtha. She attended school at Parkston. During WWII, she enlisted into the United States Navy, proudly serving her country. On September 9, 1945 she married James Edward Frazer; to this union, eight children were born.
Her Catholic faith was extremely important to Marianne. She was an active member of wherever they lived in the United States and abroad during her service years. Mostly recently, she was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Dimock where she was an active member of the altar society.
Besides spending time with her family, Marianne was a very talented painter. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, embroidering, and crocheting.
Her memory will be cherished by her children: Michael E. (Hava) Frazer of Alton, MO; Stephen J. (Narcisa) Frazer of Brandon; Paul J. (Connie) Frazer of Ethan; Dennis C. (Shirley) Frazer of Rushmore, MN; Patricia (Skip) Crawford of Pineville, LA; Marie (Robert) Montgomery of Tucson, AZ; and Joanne (Michael) Almond of Parker; her siblings: William Murtha, John (Ann) Murtha, Tim (Timothea) Murtha, Francis Murtha, Joan Schoenfelder, Anne Taylor, Noreen Cyr, Louis (Michael) Panayi, and Carol (Fred) Naatz; 17 grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 68 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Frazer; son, Anthony Brian Frazer; grandson, Christopher Almond; and brothers: Joe and Tom Murtha.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Marianne’s arrangements.
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I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Frazer family. Losing a loved one is never easy. However, the Bible offers us a wonderful hope in that we will see these precious ones again soon (John 5:28,29). May the god of all comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.
My heart is with you guys. Aunt Marianne was a special person. I remember when I was in high school she was painting with Uncle Jim and I was learning some art in school, she knew my interest and went on to send me pieces of her art in the mail that year. Pretty special to be recognized by an Aunt that lived so far away and saw me so seldom. Loved that she took the time. I know she is at peace and hope her family will be at peace with her loss. Love to all.
Provided guidance and direction for my Catholic soul / faith, during my high school year in Nebraska . Last saw her , after Navy boot camp, R her home in Parkston