Marian F. Fredericks

FREDERICKS Marian "Bonnie" Fredericks passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after 95 great years of life. Bonnie was born in Orleans, Indiana, in 1920. She graduated from Orleans High School with honors and from Purdue University with a BS Degree in English. She was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. She married devoted husband, Casey, at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune in N.C. in 1943. He preceded Bonnie in death. They were married for 65 yrs. During WWII, Bonnie served as a service representative for Indiana Bell Telephone Company, and later taught High School English in Hope, Indiana. Following the war, Bonnie and Casey moved to Worthington, Ohio, where Bonnie became a homemaker. Bonnie was a devoted participant in church and church activities at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Worthington, Ohio. She was a volunteer reading tutor at St. Michael's School, sang in the church choir, and served as a Girl Scout leader. In addition, Bonnie volunteered for the Worthington Thrift Shop, belonged to the OSU Athletic Dept. Wives Club, and was an accomplished violin and piano player. Bonnie and Casey lovingly raised three children: Gail (Dr. Robert), David (Teresa) and Mary Margaret, deceased (Reid). They had seven grandchildren: Liz (Michael), Dr. Jenny (Troy), Jon ( Dr. Emily), Steve (Melanie), Amanda (Rob), Todd (Amy), Matt ( Denise), Jeff ( Viviane), and 10 great grandchildren. Bonnie enjoyed: eating fresh vegetables from the backyard garden, watching the birds at the feeder from her picture window, and viewing sports and cooking shows on tv. For over 40 years, she played in a weekly bridge club with friends: Eleanore, Natalie and Midge. In recent years she enjoyed playing Skip-Bo with Casey, and friends Helen and Chuck. Bonnie also greatly enjoyed and appreciated past and present neighborhood friends. She had a very faithful companion in Fluffy, her cat. Preceding Bonnie in death were her parents Julius and Lelah, brother, Robert and sister, Margaret. Surviving family members include sister-in-law Judy and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Riverside Methodist Hospital for their kindness, care and support while Bonnie was a patient there. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 10 am at St. Michael Catholic Church 5750 N. High Street Worthington, Ohio with Rev. Anthony Dinovo as Celebrant and nephew, Rev. James Martell also officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the Rutherford-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME 515 N. High Street, Worthington. Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a contribution in memory of Bonnie to the St. Michael School Tuition Assistance Program in Worthington, or to a favorite charity. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

Marian F. Fredericks

August 19, 1920 - February 17, 2016