Frances Troxel

Francis Bonita "Francie" Troxel, 85, of Iola, Kansas died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Allen County Regional Hospital. She was born June 18, 1929, in Tamora, Nebraska, the daughter of Marion E. and Lula (Lauderbaugh) Hougland. She graduated from Yates Center High School in 1946 and taught school for several years. On October 6, 1951, Francie married Floyd "Pete" Troxel in Bentonville, Arkansas. They moved back to the Iola area in 1961. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1996. Francie was employed at Allen County Regional Hospital. She has worked on the tray line in the kitchen for over twenty years. SURVIVORS: 3 Sons; Kerry and his wife Donna of Newton, Michael "Pete" of Gas, and Jim of Iola 1 Daughter; Cindy Beckmon and husband Bill of Colony 2 Sisters; Edna Lewis of Winfield and Hallie Rucker of Newton 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren She was preceded in death by a son, Kelly, and three sisters FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2014, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola with burial in the LaHarpe Cemetery. To sign the guestbook online or to leave a condolence go to www.iolafuneral.com .