Kathryn Frizzell

Kathryn Jean Frizzell, age 86 of Niles, Michigan died on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Riveridge Manor in Niles following an extended illness. She was born December 30, 1928 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Everett J. & Mildred (Stevens) Gordon.

Jean spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry at the Portofino and Franky's restaurants in Niles. Upon retirement Jean and her husband, Sherman, split their time between Twin Lakes in Dowagiac, Michigan and Palmetto, Florida.

On July 3rd, 1948 in Niles, Jean married Sherman J. Frizzell, who preceded her in death on October 22, 1998. Jean was also preceded in death by her son, Jack B. Frizzell, her daughter, Laury L. Frizzell,her granddaughter Kathryn “Katie” Frizzell, and three sisters, Darlyne R. Day, June L. Haynes and Patricia A. Romeo.

Surviving family includes her son, S. Edward “Eddie” (& Debbie) Frizzell of Caledonia, Michigan and her daughter, Teresa S. Veach of Niles; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service for Kathryn Jean Frizzell will be held at Noon on Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles with Rev. Ray Fulbright of the Saint John United Church of Christ in Niles. Interment will be private at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00a.m. until the time of services on Friday.

Donations in memory of Jean may be made to the organization of donor’s choice.

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