Frances Rock

Frances Rock, 87, Ponsford, MN, died Wednesday, April 27 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Ponsford, Fr. Walter Butor, O.M.I., officiating. Interment will be in St. Theodore's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Old Pine Point School from 4:00 PM Friday until the time of the mass on Saturday. Frances Rock was born April 20, 1924 in Ponsford, MN to Samuel and Jeanette (Ortley) Jones Sr. She was raised and educated in Ponsford. She attended the Chef's Training Course at the Detroit Lakes AVTI. Frances was united in marriage to Francis Rock in Detroit Lakes. They moved to St. Paul, MN and then lived in Minneapolis 1975 – 2011. Francis died in 1987. Frances returned to Ponsford earlier this year. Frances enjoyed BINGO, puzzles, going to Pow Wows, family get togethers, reading the newspaper and cooking. She was a strong woman, mother and friend. Survivors include her daughters: Mable Bellanger of Ponsford, Paulette Rock, Stephanie Rock, Theresa Rock, Pamela Rivera - all of Minneapolis; adopted daughter: Jeanetta Jones of Minneapolis; sons: Samuel Rock, Francis Rock Jr and William Rock – all of Minneapolis; adopted sons: Duane Axdahl of Ponsford and David Axdahl of White Earth; 99 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren; sister and brother: Mary Beckett and Samuel Jones Jr. both of Cass Lake, MN. In addition to her husband, Francis, she was preceded in death by sons: Simon Rock, Frank Rock, infant twin sons, sisters: Dorothy Axdahl, Theresa Leftwich and Delphine St. Clair and a brother: Steven Jones. David-Donehower Funeral Home is serving the family.

Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501

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Previous Events

Visitation
Friday, April 29, 2011
Service
Saturday, April 30, 2011

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