February 9, 1928 – July 8, 2013
Frances Wiseman
Frances Ann Wiseman, 85, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel.
Frances was born on February 9, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William and Myrtle (Nicola) Seymour. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Drake University. She married C. Calvin Wiseman on September 11, 1954 and they made their home in Des Moines, later moving to Granger. Frances spent many years teaching decorative painting. She was an active quilter and a member of the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild.
Frances will be missed by her husband of 58 years, C. Calvin Wiseman; daughter, Jill (Jim) Reber of Granger; and sons, Mark Wiseman of Des Moines and Tom Wiseman of CO.
Also surviving are four grandchildren and their children, Jason (Angela) Reber and great grandson, Jameson; Matt (Dawn) Reber and great granddaughters, Callie and Maggie; Laura Madelyn Wiseman (Adam Wagler), and Melissa Wiseman. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle Seymour.
Memorial contributions may be made to Des Moines Area Quilters Guild c/o Jill Reber, 10481 NW 107th Avenue, Granger, Iowa 50109. Online condolences may be shared at IlesCares.com.
ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES FUNERAL HOMES – WESTOVER CHAPEL
Information provided by: Iles Funeral Homes Westover Chapel 6337 Hickman Road Des Moines, IA 50322 www.ilesfuneralhomes.com
