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Marvell Ruth Mossom Opitz

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Birth	:	12 Aug 1913 Frontenac, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	12 Aug 2003 Frontenac, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5078011, -94.7063980
Description	:	*Marvell Mossom* Opitz 12 August 1913 - 12 August 2003 * FRONTENAC - Marvell Opitz, 90, of Frontenac, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Cornerstone Village, Pittsburg. She was born Aug. 12, 1913, at Nelson, to Paul Sr. and Josie O'Rourke Mossom. She lived in southeast Kansas most of her life. She graduated from Arma High School in 1932. She graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in elementary education. On July 26, 1945, she married Fred E. Opitz at Fort Scott. He preceded her in death May 23, 1991. She taught for 46 years in Kansas and Missouri elementary schools. She retired... Read More	*Marvell Mossom* Opitz 12 August 1913 - 12 August 2003 * FRONTENAC - Marvell Opitz, 90, of Frontenac, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Cornerstone Village, Pittsburg. She was born Aug. 12, 1913, at Nelson, to Paul Sr. and Josie O'Rourke Mossom. She lived in southeast Kansas most of her life. She graduated from Arma High School in 1932. She graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in elementary education. On July 26, 1945, she married Fred E. Opitz at Fort Scott. He preceded her in death May 23, 1991. She taught for 46 years in Kansas and Missouri elementary schools. She retired in 1980 from Jasper R-5 School, Jasper, Mo. She was a member of Frontenac Methodist Church, Rob Morris Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Heart and Hand Club, Retired Teachers, AARP 2814, Christian Women's Club and the Thursday Afternoon Card Club, Frontenac. Survivors include one sister, Wilma Mossom of Pittsburg; three nieces who provided for her care, Marvell Noscroy of Frontenac, Kathryn Jo Mossom of Texas, and Wilma Jo Parker of Michigan; and several great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews. She also was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Joe Mossom, Paul Mossom and Wayne Mossom. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Friskel Funeral Home, Frontenac, where the Rev. Verl Strong will conduct the service. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Pittsburg. The Rob Morris Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will conduct rites at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. A visitation will follow until 8 p.m. Friends may call the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. today. The family will gather at 808 Red Bud Lane, Frontenac. Arrangements are under the direction of Friskel Funeral Home, 230 E. McKay St., Frontenac. Morning Sun, The (Pittsburg, KS) Published: Thursday, August 14, 2003 ~~ ~* Orlena (#46627566) ~*~

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Marvell Ruth Mossom Opitz's memorial is located at: Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA.
When did Marvell Ruth Mossom Opitz death?
Marvell Ruth Mossom Opitz death on 12 Aug 2003 in Frontenac, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.5078011
Longitude: -94.7063980

Family Members:

Parent

Paul Ernest Mossom

(1884 - 1937)

Josie Minnie O'Rourk Mossom

(1884 - 1958)

Spouse

Fred Estel Opitz

(1910 - 1991)

Siblings

Wilma Lucille Mossom

(1919 - 2009)

Wayne Eugene Mossom

(1919 - 1995)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garden of Memories Cemetery
Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5078011, -94.7063980

2. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5135200, -94.7066500

3. Shirley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4768930, -94.7047340

4. Lone Star Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4768982, -94.7043991

5. Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4552994, -94.6789017

6. Frontenac Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4542007, -94.6766968

7. Union Center Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5292015, -94.7778015

8. Smilie Cemetery
Mulberry, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5503006, -94.6492004

9. Yale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4836900, -94.6155000

10. Englevale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5861015, -94.7322006

11. Rosebank Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5518990, -94.6194000

12. Dietz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

13. Mindenmines Cemetery
Mindenmines, Barton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4639381, -94.5913460

14. Beulah Cemetery
Beulah, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

15. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

16. Rowe Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4018010, -94.6503930

17. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

19. Girard Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5005989, -94.8533020

20. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

21. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

22. McGonigle Cemetery
Cato, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6264000, -94.7305984

23. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

24. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020