Frances Ann Mantay's Obituary
Racine – Frances Ann Mantay (nee Supko), 85, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Frances was born in Racine to the late Frank and Margaret Supko on October 1, 1937. She was united in marriage to Robert Ehlers in 1956 until Roberts passing in 1970. Frances then married Waldemar Mantay in 1974, who passed in 1996.
Frances was born and raised in Racine. She was an animal lover and had many pets throughout her life. Frances will be missed by her beloved pets, her dog Piper (aka chicken pot pie), and Maggie the cat. She was a talented cook and loved making meals for her family. Frances played the organ, and enjoyed things like gardening, painting, and home projects. She was also quite a fighter. Frances was diagnosed with breast cancer at 70 years old but stayed strong and ended up beating the cancer. Above all, the most important thing to Frances was her family, and she always put them first.
Frances will be deeply missed by her twin daughters, Victoria Hall and Margaret Ehlers; sons: Robert A. Ehlers, Jeffery (Stephanie) Ehlers and Alexander Mantay; grandchildren: Jerad (Luisa) Burdick, Katherine (Booker) Scott, Rachel (Jamaal) Ehlers, Samantha (Kevin) Woltjer, Robert Ehlers Jr., Calvin Mantay and Chase Mantay; nine great-grandchildren; brothers: Frank (Judy) Supko and Paul Supko; as well as many other friends and family.
Frances was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Ehlers and Waldemar Mantay; grandson Bryan Burns; sister-in-law Grace Supko; and her parents Frank and Margaret Supko.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Compassus Hospice and Nurse Nikki, for their kindness and compassionate care.
Memorials may be directed to HOPE safehouse animal rescue, at 1234 Lathrop Ave. Racine, 53405
A celebration of life for Frances will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 3:00p.m. Visitation will be from 1:00p.m. until time of service.
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