Frances M. Chase

Funeral services for Frances M. Chase, age 94, of Dickinson, formerly of McIntosh will be 10:30am, Thursday, March 3, at the First Presbyterian Church in McIntosh. Rev Audie Brockel will officiate with burial in the McIntosh Cemetery.

Special music will be provided by Jayne Huber, organist and Corrine Arnold, soloist.

Serving as casketbearers are Arlan Halverson, Harold Campbell, Kenny Gruhlke, Bernie Moser, Les Siewert, and Doyle Lenerville. All of her grandchildren are considered honorary bearers.

FRANCES MARIE HOGARTH was born August 29, 1910 to John Robert and Marie (Biegenzahn) Hogarth in Harding County, SD near the Reva Post Office. When she was eight years old the family moved to a place north of Timber Lake. She attended school in Harding County, Timber Lake, and Belle Fourche. In 1921, the family moved to McLaughlin and in June of 1927 they moved to McIntosh. Frances graduated from McIntosh High School in 1928. She attended Northern State College in Aberdeen for two years where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught in rural schools for five years. She moved back to McIntosh in 1936 to help operate the family café.

Frances married Robert Chase on April 3, 1938 at Sumatia, MT. The next few years they lived in a numerous towns in Montana and North Dakota working for the Milwaukee Railroad. They moved to McIntosh in 1943. Bob passed away in October 1971. Frances continued to live in McIntosh until August 2001 when she moved to St. Luke's Home in Dickinson.

Frances was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Women's group and the McIntosh Community Club. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She loved to travel and went on several bus tours. She loved to read and crochet. Frances made numerous quilts, afghans, and doilies for her family and friends. She walked several miles a day and enjoyed playing cards. She took great interest in the lives of her children and grandchildren.

Frances passed away on Saturday, February 26, at St. Luke's Home in Dickinson at the age of 94 years, 5 months, and 27 days.

Frances is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Olson, Dickinson, ND; Barbara Mills, St. Cloud, MN; Mrs. Mike (Patricia) Houser, Larned, KS; two step-sons, Robert Chase, Camano Island, WA; and Donald Chase of Seattle, WA; 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, 2 sisters, Mabel and Esther, 1 brother in infancy, 1 grandson, Bruce Olson, and 1 great granddaughter, Erica Olson.

Visitation will be Wednesday 1:00 to 7:00pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Thursday one hour prior to services at the First Presbyterian Church in McIntosh.