Marggie Lou Fritz

Marggie Lou (Fundell) Fritz 82 Years Old Princeton, IL Died at home of cancer on June 26, 2008. Marggie was born a twin on May 6, 1926 in Bureau County to Raymond Rufus and Margaret Anna Nettie (Yepsen) Fundell. She married Bobie Franklyn Fritz on February 25, 1944 in Lacon, IL. Marggie’s life work was raising a family, caring for her home and managing a business along-side Bob. She has 8 children, 19 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. As a young woman she married Bob and spent her lifetime loving him. If you asked what was most important to her she would tell you her family. Family gatherings were a big deal at the Fritz house ~ every holiday was a special occasion, and a great reason for getting together. Marggie would wake up at the crack of dawn to make the most delicious homemade pies and begin preparing a large meal for her family that would trickle in throughout the day. Marggie loved the outdoors and was known for her great love of animals. She spent hours grooming her yard and making sure her birds were well fed and watered. Smiles were made as the wild turkey and deer would cross through her yard. The pets at her house are always one of the family. She worked hard, side by side with Bob on their farm and as their real-estate business grew over the years. Marggie was the right hand and was never afraid to dig in with the heavy work. She took her landowner role seriously and was always a phone call away. Marggie also managed to take care of the bookkeeping too. Marggie was an inspiration for loving, giving and unselfishness. Marggie is survived by her husband, Bobie Franklyn Fritz Sr.; 6 daughters, Judy Marie (Art) Bland of Princeton, Ginger Sue (Bob) Kitterman of Hudson, FL, Lezlie Ann (Tom) Fisher, Lisa Ann (Edward) Young, Lori Fritz and Letty White all of Princeton; 1 son, Bobie Franklyn (Sarah) Fritz Jr. of Princeton; and 1 sister, Dorothy (Hap) Lucas of Princeton. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, Margo (Bland) Cartwright, Michelle (Bland) Mosier, Robert Kitterman, Todd Kitterman, Cory Kitterman, Bridget Albright, Tina (Albright) Klingenberg, Amanda Fisher, Kyle Fisher, Sydney Young, Morgan Young, Eliza Young, Alyssa White, Maya White, Haley Fritz, Levi Fritz, and Ian Fritz; 12 great-grandchildren, Jacklynn Cartwright, Emma Mosier, Nathan Mosier, Robert Kitterman, Kurtis Kitterman, Marissa Mencos, Giovanni Gualandi, Bianca Gualandi, Kamilla Klingenberg, Zeke Klingenberg, Carrington Musil, and Addysan Fisher. Marggie was preceded in death by her parents; 1 daughter, Dixie Lee (Doug) Albright; 3 sisters, Madgie Fundell, Delight (Harold) Manning, and Joyce (George) Starr; 1 son-in-law, Bob (Ginger) Kitterman; 2 grandchildren, Monica Lynn Bland and Tylor Ryan Fritz Fisher; and 2 great-grandchildren, Michael and Scott Kitterman. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, June 30th at the Evangelical Covenant Church of Princeton with Pastor Chuck Wahlstrom officiating. Marggie will be laid to rest at the Oak Lawn Cemetary, Princeton. Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm, Sunday, June 29th at the Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton. Marggie requested that memorials be directed to: University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Foundation POB 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550

Marggie Lou Fritz

May 6, 1926 - June 26, 2008