Frances Isabel Bartels

Frances Isabel Sales Bartels, 75, of Oshkosh, formerly of Florida, died on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Bethel Home, Oshkosh. She was born on November 30, 1937 in Pensacola, FL the daughter of James Henry and Annie Johnson Sales. She married Gerald Bartels in November of 1956 in Tupelo, MS. Gerald preceded her in death on December 29, 2002. Frances enjoyed looking for the next treasure at rummage sales, playing bingo at Sacred Heart, and crocheting. She had worked at Standard Colsman and at King Industries as a seamstress. Survivors include her sons, Gerald Bartels Jr., George Bartels, Leonard Bartels all of Pensacola, FL; daughters, DiAnne (Daniel) Lang of Oshkosh, Shryl Bartels of Pensacola, FL; brothers, Leonard Sales of Okeechobee, FL, Ivy Sales of Tampa, FL, David Hubert Sales of Tampa, FL; sister, Doris (Norvin) Bauer of Red Level, AL; grandchildren, Christopher (Angie Schmackle) Lang of Oshkosh, 2nd Lt. Amy Lang of Colorado Springs, CO, Nathan Lang of Oshkosh; Sgt. Bryan Bartels of Fayetteville, NC, Nicole and Corey Bartels both of Pensacola, FL; great grandson, Austin Schmackle of Oshkosh; and sister-in-law, Donna (Ron) Deising of Oshkosh. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; infant daughter, Lynn Marie Bartels; brothers, James, Thomas, and Lamar Sales; and sister, Elizabeth Alford. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 6:00 pm at Bethel Home Chapel (225 N Eagle St) with the Rev. Cathy Vander Velden officiating. Family and friends may visit at the chapel on Thursday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Inurnment will be in the Union Hill Cemetery, Pensacola, FL. Frances family would like to thank the staff at Bethel Home 1 West, Affinity Hospice, Dr. Klinkhammer and his staff for the care she received.

Bethel Home Chapel



225 N Eagle Street
Oshkosh
WI
54902

Thursday, December 06, 2012
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm



Bethel Home Chapel



225 N Eagle Street
Oshkosh
WI
54902

Thursday, December 06, 2012
6:00 PM



Union Hill Cemetery, Pensacola, FL