Helen Frances Ertle, a longtime resident of Raytown, passed away Dec. 4, 2013. Frances was born on Dec. 9, 1923 in her childhood home to Napoleon P. & Blanche Fordham Marcoux. She was their fifth child & only girl. Frances was a star basketball player in high school and her love of all sports made her the “go-to gal” for all the stats. She was married for 67 years to Lloyd R. Ertle, who preceded her in death in 2012. Frances was a wonderful stay-at-home mother for Janice & Nelson, always putting her family before herself. She volunteered for many years as a Sunday School & Vacation Bible School Teacher and was a member of the Raytown Music Guild. Frances is survived by her son & daughter; two grandchildren, Marichiel and Dennis and one great-grandchild, Quentin. Visitation Mon., Dec. 9, 2013 from 11am-12pm with service beginning at 12pm all at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel. Interment to follow in Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Noland Road Baptist Church, 4505 S. Noland Rd., Indep., MO 64055. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133.
