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

Florence Elane Frye

November 17, 1949 - February 18, 2026

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