Beckham County, OK - Obits: Frances Stanka, 1928
Friday, 12 December 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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STANKA, FRANCES
(25 Oct 1928, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Mrs. Frances Stanka died at her home in Canute, October 22, 1928.  She was
72 years, three months and four days of age.  Funeral services were held
in Elk City, October 23, at the Church of God.  Rev. C. S. Moad officiated
at the services.  Interment was made in Fairlawn cemetery.  Grubitz & Son
were in charge of funeral arrangements.
(8 Nov 1928, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Frances Nightengale was born July 18, 1856, in the old country.  She was
married to A. Stanka at the age of nineteen.  Soon after their marriage
they immigrated to the United States, something over fifty years ago.
She departed this life October 22, 1928, at Canute, Okla., at the age of
72 years, 3 months and 4 days.
Through this union was born eleven children, three of whom have passed on
before her.  She is survived by her husband and eight children,
thirty-three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and a host of
friends to mourn her loss.
Mother Stanka was a Christian from her early girlhood days.  She came out
with the Church of God some thirty-four years ago, and lived a consecrated
life.
She was stricken July Fourth, and has borne her sufferings without a
murmur or a complaint.  Mother Stanka was a God-fearing woman, always
thoughtful of others, always doing for them as she would have them do to
her.  All through her sickness she was found praising God.  On Sunday
before she passed away she led out in prayer and song.  The last word she
was heard to utter was "Amen".

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