Anna M. Wantland

ROYAL – Anna M. Wantland, who was born on Jan. 4, 1919, in Royal, the daughter of Fred and Kate Osterbur, died on Sunday (May 29, 2016).

She married Lawrence L. Wantland on Nov. 13, 1938. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1994.

She is survived by brother-in-law Clifford and Hildred Wantland and her children, Penny Bates of St. Joseph and Candace (Mark) Frye of Roseburg, Ore.

Also surviving are grandchildren, Troy (Rita) Bates of St. Joseph and Madelyn Frye of Roseburg, Ore.; great-grandchildren, Brandon Koehler, Justin (Kaylyn) Koehler and Ashley Bates; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Kate Osterbur; her brothers, Louis Osterbur and Raymond Osterbur; sister-in-law, Doris Osterbur; son-in-law Jack Bates and Tom and Florence Adams.

Anna enjoyed her life of nearly a century surrounded by countless family and friends. She was always kind and gracious with everyone. Anna's spirit of generosity was guided by her faith.

She became a licensed cosmetologist in 1942, and to her it was more than a profession, it was her means of caring for others. Anna also enjoyed painting, which she received many awards for as an artist.

Anna was happiest when attending to the needs of others, as her pleasant demeanor allowed her to develop many lifelong relationships. Anyone who was fortunate enough to know her knew that her life was a gift and felt her comforting love.

Memorials may be made to Country Health in Gifford and Harbor Light Hospice in Forsyth.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at St. John Lutheran Church, Royal, with Pastor Jay Johnson officiating. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Royal. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph, is handling the arrangements.