Frances "Fanny" Louise Dahlk
August 04, 1938 - March 05, 2021
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE- Frances L. Martin-Dahlk, age 82, of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Drumlin Reserve Memory Care. She was born on Aug. 4, 1938, in Winfield, Kan., the daughter of Arthur and Thelma (Nixon) Vaughn. Frances graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield and received a B.A. in Education. She moved to Wisconsin in 1960 and taught in elementary schools in Stoughton for 32 years. Frances married David Dahlk on Aug. 9, 1986, in Stoughton.
Frances was a senior choir director at Methodist Church for 18 years in Stoughton. She enjoyed singing and was a member of the Philharmonic Choir of Madison for several years. Frances also volunteered with the American Cancer Society in the Reach to Recovery program for over 20 years and was a member of the New Century Club. She was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton where she was a Worship Community Chair, and Communion Prep for several years. Frances loved gardening, knitting, traveling and time spent with family and friends.
Frances is survived by her sons, Jeff (JoEl) Martin and Greg Martin; stepsons, Eric Dahlk and Stephen (Paula) Dahlk; 10 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Debbie Vaughn; and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David; and in-laws, Ruth and Myrl Martin and Dorothy and Eldon Dahlk.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Norval Morgan
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To the Family of Fran Martin-Dahlk - Memories go way back to the Taft St residence of Fran and her boys - A Great neighbor. Her solo rendition at Percy Erdahls funeral was Special in 1976. May You, Fran , Rest In Peace. Sincerely - Norval & Barbara (Erdahl) Morgan
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Brian G
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A wonderful first grade teacher (and piano player). May she rest in peace. Brian Ganje
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Kathryn Morris (Grant)
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I worked with Fanny for several years at Kegonsa Elementary. She was always an inspiration and role model when it came to doing what was was best for children. In addition, she was a supportive personal friend. My sincere condolences to Jeff, Greg, and family.
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Peter Christopher
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My thoughts and prayers to all of the Fanny family and friends. I will miss her, I met Fanny in 1982 thru my wife Nancy and we did so many things together to give memories to last a lifetime. RIP sweet Fanny
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Lisa Maves
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Fanny will be greatly missed. She was such a wonderful person to be around. Her smile and laughter was contagious! She always had a positive and caring attitude and I learned a lot from her. God bless her family. She is now a Angel watching over us. 💖🌻 Love Lisa & Scott
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Ken Gelhaus
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Frances (Franny, to me!) Was the organist of the Methodist Church in Stoughton when I was pastor there from 1970-1977! She was truly an angel in disguise! Always positive, always encouraging, often full of new suggestions and ideas. One of the finest things she did for us was to encourage the participation of a couple of developmentally disabled (the 1970's term) persons. They were good singers and were very appreciative of her including them - as we all were! Greg and Jeff were teens at that time; and Jeff was often in our home as a pal of our son, Tim. - We send our love and prayers for each of you in her family. Joan and Ken Gelhaus