Lillian Margaret Rhoades

She was born in Andes, NY, on April 3, 1928, the daughter of Walter Jacob and Lena (Benzinger) Hanselmann.

Mrs. Rhoades worked for several area businesses including working the Troy Diner and at Lindy’s Diner. She also worked as an Assembler for MultiMed in Swanzey.

She married Frank A. Rhoades on June 29, 1979 in Keene.

Mrs. Rhoades was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Keene.

She enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking (especially baking) and doing word search puzzles. She also had a deep compassion for all kinds of animals.

Mrs. Rhoades is survived by her husband Frank Rhoades of Swanzey; her children Gae Tino, and husband Dave, of Las Vegas, NV and Jerry Yoniak, and wife Bev, of Waterbury, CT; Frank’s children Frank A. Rhoades, Jr. of TX, Scott Rhoades of Claremont, Christopher Rhoades of Claremont, Shane Rhoades of Claremont, and Linda Thomas, and husband Harold, of Winchester.

Services will be private. Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene is assisting with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Mrs. Rhoades’ name to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Road, Swanzey, NH 03446.