Florence Elane Frye

Florence Elane Frye

November 17, 1949 - February 18, 2026

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Florence Elane (Jordan) Frye, age 76, of Middleton, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Memory Care at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield. She was born on November 17, 1949, in Mound City, Kan., the third of four children and only daughter of John and Cleta (Herrmann) Jordan.


Elane graduated from Mound City High School in 1967.  She married Vurdette Frye on August 3, 1968, in Topeka, Kan. They were married for 53 years until Vurdette’s passing in 2022. She worked for the state of Kansas, the city of Middleton, CUNA Mutual and Starion Financial.


Elane loved to go bowling and was often out in her garden. She had a wide circle of family and friends who she treasured, and she always made a point to attend her daughter’s and grandchildren’s many school and sporting activities.


Elane is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Mark) Gessler and Michelle (Jake Borde) Stanley; grandchildren, Samuel and Abigail Gessler; brother, Bill (Sherri) Jordan; and many brothers and sister-in-law, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vurdette Frye; parents, Cleta and John; and brothers, Eldon and Herb.


Per Elane’s request, no funeral services will be held.


The family would like to thank all of the staff at Memory Care at Brookdale Middleton Stonefield, with special thanks to Theresa, Espy and Britta, for their wonderful care. They would also like to thank the staff at Agrace HospiceCare, with special thanks to Inis and Jessica.
 

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

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A Memorial Tree was planted for Florence Elane (Jordan) Frye
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Middleton
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Nick
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Rhonda and Family - Condolences on the loss of your mother/grandmother Elane. I'm sure the last couple of years have been difficult for you. May the cherished memories of happier times bring you comfort and peace. Nick Lochner
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Nan Shaffer
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Elane was a very dear friend for so many years. Both with our husbands, Vurdette and Mike, plus bowling and just as gal friends. We loved visiting her home and her fabulous vegetable garden and flowers. She loved talking about her two grandchildren. How smart they were and their sports. The last few years we drifted apart but I'll always treasure our friendship, her laugh, her style and her heart. She will be truly missed. Love, Nan Shaffer
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Sue Dresen
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Will always have special memories of Elane at CMG. She was always helpful, had a smile and so nice. Rest in peace Elane.
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Debby Hillebrand
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I’m so sorry to learn of Elane’s death. I worked with her for many years at CUNA Mutual. We oftentimes would walk on our lunch hour and share lots of laughs and talk about her family, whom she cherished. She was a very respected colleague who people would often go to if they had a question. Elane, may you rest in peace.
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Coni Statz
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I worked with Elane at CUNA mutual for several years and valued her work ethic. She also joined us for coffee at Yolas after our retirement. I considered her to be a true friend, enjoying her stories of her grandchildren and how she shared the bounty of her garden with all of us. I hope that she was able to enjoy her retirement with Vurdette until he passed away 2 years ago.

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