Frances L. Antony, 92, of Rockland died Sunday, February 5, 2006 at her home.  She was born on June 19, 1913 in Rockland, Wisconsin to Chester and Clara (Moe) Udell.  She grew up in Rockland.

     She married Larry Antony on January 13, 1934 in Sparta.  After marriage they lived in Rockland.  She was a life long resident of Rockland and enjoyed going to many high school basketball games, including being a season ticket holder of all Catbird and Bobcat basketball games.  She enjoyed watching baseball on T.V. , Brewers, Cubs, and also basketball games. Frances enjoyed visiting with friends on Saturday evening at McDonald’s in Sparta. 

     A special thank you for her caregivers, Linda and Sherry and many good friends.

     She is survived by her son, Raymond (Barb) Antony of La Crosse; two grandsons, Jeffory (Ellen) Antony of Forest Lake, MN, and Kyle Antony of Appleton, WI; three great grandchildren, Danielle, Tyler, and Emilie; sisters-in-law, Beulah Udell of Gilbert, AZ, Mildred Larson of Cashton; brother-in-law, Howard (Joan) Antony of Onalaska; many nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry on April 29, 1983; a son, Dennis Antony; four brothers, Clarence, Arthur, Grant, and Spencer; two sisters, Grace Irvine and twin sister, Fern Johnson.

     Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta with Reverend John Brouwer officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Sparta.

     Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.

     Memorials may be given to the Rockland United Methodist Church. 

     The Lanham-Miller Funeral Home, Sparta is assisting the family with arrangements.