Frances R. (Gubbels) Lenhoff

Mass of Christian Burial for Frances R. Lenhoff, age 94, of Randolph, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at St. Frances Catholic Church in Randolph.  Reverend Kevin Vogel and France’s nephew, Reverend Jim Kunz will be the celebrants.  Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:00 p.m., Monday, followed by Visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service to follow at the church.  Interment will be in the St. Frances Catholic Cemetery.  The Mass will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s website. Home for Funerals – Randolph is in charge of arrangements.

She passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.

Frances Rose was born September 13, 1928, daughter of Walter and Irene (Gerber) Gubbels at the folk’s farm by Sholes.  She attended high school and graduated from St. Frances Catholic School in 1946. 

Frances married the love of her life, Charles Lenhoff on April 5, 1948 at St. Frances Catholic Church in Randolph. 

Frances worked as a cook at the school for 28 years.  She was a member of the Christian Mothers at St. Frances.  She loved being outdoors and taking care of her garden and planting flowers.  Her biggest joy was spending time with her family.

Frances is survived by her two daughters Kathy (Arlen) Biernbaum of Norfolk, Joan (Rod) Doyle of Lincoln, four sons Lynn (Debbie) Lenhoff of Lincoln, Wayne (Amy) Lenhoff of Lincoln, Russ (Nancy) Lenhoff of Omaha, and Mike Lenhoff of Lincoln, 19 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, two brothers Wally (Detta) Gubbels of Randolph and Gilbert (Mimi) Gubbels of Cedar Falls, IA, sister Donna (Jim) Lackas of Randolph and sister-in-law Rita Gubbels of Randolph.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles in December of 2006, son Kevin in March of 2006, and two brothers Richard Gubbels and Ronald Gubbels.

LaRee Gubbels will be the organist and cantor.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the grandchildren, Tom Biernbaum, Rob Biernbaum, Brenda Dominisse, Sherrie Eddie, Kim Andersen, Deena Schneider, Abbie Holscher, Gary Lenhoff, Paul Lenhoff, Tracy Lenhoff, Tiffany Vasquez, Charity Lenhoff, Amber Novotny, and Kayla Bartling.

Pallbearers will be Scott Biernbaum, Aaron Holscher, Greg Lenhoff, Adam Lenhoff, Chad Lenhoff-Ring and Austin Lenhoff.

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